Bankruptcy Litigation Special Counsel / Senior Associate

Skip to main content People Services Client Experience Viewpoints Careers / Bankruptcy Litigation Special Counsel / Senior Associate Bankruptcy Litigation Special Counsel / Senior Associate New York Apply Now Kelley Drye’s Restructuring & Bankruptcy practice is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Litigator at the Special Counsel or Senior Associate level to join our New York office. The ideal candidate will have approximately 7 or more years of experience in debtor or creditor-side bankruptcy litigation, including (i) contested financing, sale and plan disputes; (ii) managing discovery processes and disputes; (iii) supervising investigation teams; and (iv) handling adversary proceedings and appeals. This is an opportunity for a skilled litigator to take on significant responsibility in high-stakes bankruptcy matters within a supportive, team-oriented environment. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute litigation strategy in collaboration with clients and partners, including fact development, discovery planning, and case theory. Draft substantive motion practice, including dispositive motions, briefs on appeal, and other significant pleadings. Take and defend depositions, including direct examinations for use at trial, and prepare witnesses for hearings and trial testimony. Manage and mentor teams of mid-level and junior associates on matters involving drafting, discovery, legal research, and investigations. Serve as lead counsel in bankruptcy litigation matters, including adversary proceedings, contested matters, and appeals in bankruptcy courts and federal district and appellate courts. Participate in and manage trial preparation. Represent creditors, creditors’ committees, and other parties-in-interest in connection with plan confirmation, claims disputes, avoidance actions, and related proceedings.Required Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school with a strong academic record. Approximately 7+ years of experience in bankruptcy litigation and/or complex commercial litigation at a major law firm. Demonstrated experience as lead counsel or second chair on adversary proceedings, contested matters, or bankruptcy-related appeals. Substantial trial, deposition, and briefing experience. Familiarity with bankruptcy courts, including the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts in New York, Delaware, New Jersey and Texas and comfort appearing in federal trial and appellate courts. Experience on the debtor side or creditor side of bankruptcy litigation, including matters involving creditors’ committees, lender disputes, plan confirmation, and claims evaluation. Proven ability to manage case teams and supervise junior attorneys in all phases of complex litigation. Admission to the New York State Bar (required); admission to federal courts in the Southern District of New York, the Second Circuit, or other federal appellate courts strongly preferred. Kelley Drye offers competitive compensation and benefits packages. Our comprehensive benefits program helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle, achieve financial security, and address your personal and family needs. Programs include health benefits, life insurance and disability income protection, paid parental leave, retirement savings and planning, college coaching, child and elder care offerings, and more. We currently have a hybrid work policy. The salary range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in the state of New York if selected for the role. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD/technology) for example. New York Salary Range: Low: $315,000-High: $365,000. Please be advised that all communications regarding open positions at our firm will exclusively originate from email addresses ending in @kelleydrye.com. We encourage you to exercise caution and verify the source of any communication claiming to represent our firm. Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Apply here. 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