Business Reorganization & Creditors' Rights Partner - Hybrid (196)

Job Description

A Chicago-established law firm with extensive experience is seeking a highly experienced Partner to join its Business Reorganization and Creditors’ Rights Practice. The ideal candidate will have significant experience representing creditors, secured lenders, and asset purchasers in workouts, restructurings, and business reorganizations.

Job Requirements:

• Experience representing lenders and creditors in bankruptcy cases, asset-based lending, foreclosures, and debtor-in-possession financing transactions.
• Experience with Illinois commercial mortgage foreclosure, forbearance and receivership law, personal property foreclosure, the Fraudulent Transfer Act, and other remedies under Article 9 of the UCC.
  Additional experience with investor representation, financial sponsor transactions, exchange offers, debt-for-equity swaps, prepackaged and prearranged Chapter 11 cases, loan restructuring (including conversion of debt to equity and participating loans), and bankruptcy litigation is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. The candidate should be able to interact effectively with clients and serve as a trusted business advisor, guiding clients through various legal matters throughout their business lifecycle.
• A degree or background in business or finance is a plus.
• Candidates must be currently licensed in Illinois or licensed in another state with a UBE score that qualifies in Illinois for comity, be eligible to waive in, or be willing to sit for an upcoming Illinois bar exam (relocation candidates who meet these requirements are welcome).
  A portable book of business is required .

This role involves handling complex and sophisticated deals and transactions for clients of all sizes and industries. It offers an excellent opportunity for motivated attorneys interested in business development and part of the Firm’s succession plan. This position offers a flexible work schedule with a hybrid remote/in-office arrangement.

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