Salary range: $180K - $350KLocation: Newport Beach, CA
About this roleWe are looking for a Bankruptcy Associate with Chapter 11 experience to join a boutique firm that offers big-firm sophistication with unparalleled hands-on experience representing corporate debtors. This is an opportunity to run cases, appear in court, and develop business acumen in ways that large firms simply cannot offer - with compensation that rewards those who deliver.
What will you be doing?- Representing corporate debtors in Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court workouts
- Running cases end-to-end with significant autonomy and court appearances
- Developing creative solutions to make all parties willing to accept outcomes in complex restructurings
- Handling some bankruptcy litigation as needed
- Working directly with partners who are invested in training you to become an excellent business-minded lawyer
Key Requirements- Chapter 11 debtor-side experience (creditor-only or bank-side candidates will not be considered)
- Admitted to practice in California (New York admission alone is insufficient)
- Business acumen and comfort with numbers/financial concepts
- Stable employment history - job-hopping is a significant red flag
- Creative problem-solving mindset (not a "just say no" approach) with strong EQ and ability to read the room
