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Major, Lindsey & Africa · 4 days ago

Interim Bankruptcy Attorney

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100/hr - $100/hr

10+ years exp

Major, Lindsey & Africa is a boutique law firm seeking an Interim Bankruptcy Attorney with extensive experience in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. The role involves leading creditor-side workstreams in complex restructurings, advising clients on risk mitigation, and interfacing with various stakeholders to ensure alignment on restructuring strategies.

Staffing & Recruiting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead and manage creditor-side workstreams in large Chapter 11 matters, including:

Debtor‑in‑Possession financing, cash collateral, adequate protection, and milestone negotiations

Plan negotiations, plan feasibility/confirmability issues, and intercreditor subordination analyses

Asset sales under §363, including stalking-horse and auction processes

First-day motions, critical vendor programs, and assumption/rejection of executory contracts and leases

Develop strategy and draft/review complex pleadings, declarations, and motion papers; oversee discovery, depositions, and expert work as necessary

Advise agents, lenders, and trade creditors on risk mitigation, recoveries, lien validity/perfection, and post-petition exposure

Interface with financial advisors, investment banks, and crisis communications, ensuring alignment on restructuring strategy and timelines

Qualification

Chapter 11 BankruptcyRestructuring & insolvencyCreditor-side representationDraftingCourtroom advocacyNegotiationClient service mindsetStrategic judgment

Required

J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed to practice in the U.S.; be in good standing with a state bar

10+ years of law firm experience in restructuring & insolvency with a focus on Chapter 11

Demonstrated track record in large-cap or upper middle-market restructurings

Credit-side orientation: experience representing secured/unsecured lenders, bondholders, agents, creditor groups, trade creditors, and/or creditors' committees

Excellent drafting, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy; ability to lead matter teams and handle fast-paced, high-pressure dockets

Strategic judgment in distressed situations; ability to frame options and quantify tradeoffs

Client service mindset with proactive communication and deadline discipline

Preferred

Large-retailer case experience preferred, such as footprint optimization, supply chain/vendor programs, omnichannel IP, distribution, and lease portfolios