Bankruptcy, Financial Reorganization and Creditors’ Rights Of Counsel – Newark

Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. is a full-service commercial law firm with offices in New Jersey, New York and Florida. At Sills Cummis & Gross, our goal is to make sure you are exposed to high-profile cases and receive the necessary tools to exceed client expectations. Our attorneys are innovative, creative, and collaborative; giving you the platform to flourish in an environment where your ideas matter. When you join our group of attorneys, you will work alongside some of the best professionals in their field of practice who will mentor you and help develop your skills. The firm not only makes a commitment to our clients, we also make a commitment to our attorneys. If you are ready to join an engaging, inclusive firm where you will have the ability to shape your future, view our open positions and apply.

We are seeking an experienced Of Counsel to join our nationally recognized Bankruptcy, Financial Reorganization and Creditors’ Rights Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of significant experience representing clients in complex bankruptcy, restructuring, insolvency, and creditors’ rights matters, with deep, hands-on Chapter 11 experience being one of the most important qualifications for this position. The candidate should have substantial experience navigating sophisticated Chapter 11 proceedings and advising clients on complex restructuring strategies, contested matters, and related litigation. The ideal candidate will also have a collaborative approach to client service and practice growth and the ability to work effectively with attorneys and clients across a range of industries and practice areas.

A portable book of business is not required for this opportunity. An existing client base, portable matters, or established client relationships would be considered a plus.

• Represent debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, creditors’ committees, trustees, lenders, equity holders, and purchasers of distressed assets in Chapter 11 cases, restructurings, and related litigation.
• Advise clients on loan workouts, out-of-court restructurings, distressed transactions, UCC enforcement, creditor remedies, and bankruptcy litigation, including preference and fraudulent transfer actions, DIP financing, cash collateral, and contested matters.
• Counsel public and private companies, financial institutions, boards of directors, and fiduciaries on restructuring strategies and distressed situations.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm’s corporate, banking, litigation, real estate, and tax practices to provide comprehensive client solutions.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar is required. New York Bar admission is also required; however, candidates not currently admitted in New York must be eligible and willing to obtain admission within a year of their start date.
• 10+ years of law firm experience handling sophisticated bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditors’ rights matters.
• Deep and substantial Chapter 11 experience is required, including significant experience managing and/or advising clients in complex Chapter 11 proceedings, restructurings, contested matters, and related litigation.
• Strong experience representing a broad range of stakeholders in Chapter 11 proceedings, workouts, insolvency matters, and related litigation.
• Excellent legal, client relationship, and business development skills.

Why Join Us

Our nationally recognized practice represents clients in complex restructuring and insolvency matters across the country. We offer a highly collaborative platform with sophisticated work, cross-practice support, and meaningful opportunities for long-term growth. While a portable book of business is not required, attorneys with an established practice will find an excellent platform to expand and further develop their client relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bankruptcy attorney with deep Chapter 11 expertise who is looking to join a sophisticated and collaborative platform with meaningful opportunities for continued professional growth.

Work Schedule & Flexibility

Hybrid work environment: Full-time employees are expected to work at least 3 days per week in-office.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $280,000–$310,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and other firm-sponsored benefits and perks.