Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy Associate Attorney

Houston, TX

Direct Counsel is seeking a Bankruptcy Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join a thriving Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy practice within a nationally recognized law firm. This is a strong opportunity for an attorney looking to handle sophisticated restructuring and workout matters while gaining substantial client contact and hands-on responsibility.

The attorney will represent lenders, secured and unsecured creditors, and businesses across a diverse range of commercial loan restructuring and insolvency matters. The practice includes default resolutions, collections, loan workouts, and bankruptcy-related litigation in both federal and state courts.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out:

• Work on sophisticated commercial loan restructuring and workout matters

• Represent a diverse range of clients, including lenders, creditors, and businesses

• Gain meaningful experience with loan workouts, insolvency, collections, and bankruptcy litigation

• Handle matters in both federal and state courts

• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices as part of a team-oriented national practice

• Significant client contact and opportunity to take ownership of matters

• Exposure to specialized industries including energy, real estate, maritime, and commercial lending

• Opportunity to grow within a thriving restructuring and bankruptcy practice

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of bankruptcy, workout, and/or relevant commercial litigation experience

• Experience representing lenders, creditors, or businesses is a plus

• Knowledge of CMBS, including special servicing, commercial lending, real estate, maritime, and/or energy law is preferred

• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and organizational skills

• Strong judgment and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team

• Texas Bar admission required