Bankruptcy Litigation Associate; Mid to Senior

Bankruptcy Litigation Associate (Mid to Senior)

Chicago, United States | Posted on 02/04/2026

Bankruptcy Litigation Associate (3+ years)

Complex Commercial Litigation | AmLaw 100

Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Costa Mesa, San Francisco, Menlo Park, and Washington, DC.

You will litigate across the lifecycle of financially distressed situations, including contested matters and adversary proceedings tied to Chapter 11 cases and related disputes. The team builds matters to win, from early motion practice through evidentiary hearings and trial when needed.

• Run point on core bankruptcy litigation work streams (research, writing, strategy, discovery, hearings)
• Handle contested matters and adversary proceedings (fraudulent transfer, preference, fiduciary duty, contract-based disputes, and more)
• Work closely with restructuring lawyers on multi-party, high-exposure fights involving debtors, creditors, sponsors, bidders, and committees
• Build a record early with a litigation approach that assumes the case could be tried

• Minimum 3 years of bankruptcy litigation experience (law firm training strongly preferred)
• Meaningful writing experience: motions, briefs, and court-facing work product you would want a partner to sign
• Comfortable owning pieces of a case and driving them without constant direction
• Admitted and in good standing (or ability to waive in, depending on office)

• Platform:
  Chambers-ranked strength in both bankruptcy/restructuring and high-end commercial litigation
• Work: serious disputes tied to distressed deals, contested sales, and post-emergence litigation, not just process work
• Development: a group built around trial readiness, with deep bench experience and structured support resources
• Compensation: top-of-market base with discretionary bonus potential (class-year based)

Multiple major US offices, including Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Costa Mesa, San Francisco, Menlo Park, and Washington, DC.

If you have 3+ years of bankruptcy litigation and want a more serious platform for contested matters and courtroom work lets discuss confidentially.

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