Bankruptcy Associate - Seattle

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Insolvency & Financial Law practice in Seattle. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with 2–4 years of experience in bankruptcy, restructuring, and insolvency matters who are looking to build their practice within a sophisticated and collaborative legal environment.

Practice Overview

The firm's Insolvency & Financial Law practice has extensive experience representing clients in complex financial restructurings, bankruptcy proceedings, and related litigation nationwide. The team regularly represents a broad range of stakeholders, including:

• Secured lenders
• Landlords
• Unsecured creditors
• Creditors’ and equity committees
• Bankruptcy trustees
• Asset purchasers
• Contract counterparties

The practice is particularly recognized for its work in lending, bankruptcy litigation, healthcare, and technology-related insolvency matters.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience handling bankruptcy, insolvency, and restructuring matters
• Active Washington State Bar admission required
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• Experience with bankruptcy litigation, including avoidance actions, is preferred
• Experience with corporate bankruptcy and restructuring matters is highly desirable
• Familiarity with state court receiverships is a plus
• Candidates who have completed bankruptcy court clerkships are strongly encouraged to apply

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $235,000 – $265,000
• Performance-based bonus opportunity up to $106,000
• Unlimited PTO
• Comprehensive health and benefits package
• 401(k) plan
• Additional bonus opportunities
• Clear equity partnership track