Restructuring, Insolvency, and Bankruptcy Associate

Restructuring, Insolvency, and Bankruptcy Associate - Portland, ME

Posted on February 27, 2026

Fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture is a core priority  are committed to creating an environment that values and respects the contributions of all colleagues. By attracting, supporting, promoting and retaining highly qualified individuals of various backgrounds and experiences, we strengthen our ability to provide innovative solutions, deliver exceptional client service, and advance the success of our Firm. Dentons takes an active approach to promoting a collaborative and inclusive workplace by investing in professional development and culture initiatives.

The Portland, Maine office of Dentons is seeking a motivated and experienced Associate focused on Restructuring/Insolvency/Bankruptcy to join our growing practice with 1-3 years of experience. The successful candidate will work with a premier Restructuring practice on interesting and sophisticated matters. The ideal candidate will be experienced with handling restructuring work, intelligent, hardworking, an excellent writer, thoughtful, driven, and personable. Bankruptcy Judicial clerkship is not required, but it is a plus.

The position will primarily be in-office, though the firm has a remote work policy and allows remote work in certain instances.

Dentons Bingham Greenebaum LLP is a premier law firm of more than 300 professionals with offices located in Maine, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. We are part of Dentons, the largest global law firm in the world, with over 160 offices in more than 80 countries. Our team shares an entrepreneurial attitude that allows us to pursue excellence through creative and innovative practices that will meet our clients’ needs today and tomorrow.

We are committed to attracting highly motivated and talented individuals, each with unique backgrounds and perspectives, who will share our values. Dentons offers competitive compensation based on individual performance, and bonus opportunities may be available in this calendar year. The Firm also offers an excellent employee benefits package.

• A Bankruptcy Judicial Clerkship is a plus but not required (candidates who recently completed a judicial clerkship CANNOT be submitted for consideration by a search firm)
• Excellent academic record
• Commitment to teamwork and excellent client service

• 1-3 years of Restructuring/Insolvency/Bankruptcy experience
• Will consider recent law school graduates (CANNOT be submitted for consideration by a search firm)
• Exceptional writing, analytical and communication skills

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Maine

Dentons is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Search firms may  to complete an application on behalf of a candidate. In order to be considered, please include a resume with academic credentials and cover letter.

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If you are enthusiastic, have initiative, good character, interpersonal skills, a willingness to assume responsibility, and would like to be considered for this position, we encourage you to apply.

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Shannon L. Williams Chief Legal Talent Officer, Dentons Bingham Greenebaum

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