Junior Bankruptcy AssociateDirect Counsel is seeking a Junior Bankruptcy Associate to join a sophisticated restructuring and insolvency practice in Los Angeles. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 2–4 years of bankruptcy and restructuring experience who is looking to gain significant responsibility while working on complex Chapter 11 proceedings, out-of-court restructurings, distressed transactions, and insolvency-related litigation.The ideal candidate will have experience representing debtors, creditors, trustees, and other stakeholders in bankruptcy matters and restructuring transactions across a variety of industries.Bankruptcy & RestructuringRepresent clients in Chapter 11 and other bankruptcy proceedingsAdvise debtors, creditors, trustees, and other interested parties in insolvency mattersAssist with all phases of bankruptcy cases, including: Case strategyMotion practiceClaims analysisPlan confirmation mattersAsset salesCourt appearancesConduct legal research and draft bankruptcy-related pleadings, motions, briefs, and memorandaOut-of-Court Workouts & Distressed TransactionsAdvise clients on: Loan workoutsDebt restructuringsForbearance agreementsOut-of-court restructuring transactionsAssist with assignments for the benefit of creditors (ABCs)Support the purchase and sale of distressed assetsParticipate in negotiations involving lenders, borrowers, investors, and other stakeholdersLitigation & Client CounselingSupport bankruptcy-related litigation and contested mattersAnalyze financial and operational issues affecting distressed businessesWork directly with clients to develop practical restructuring solutionsCoordinate with attorneys across corporate, finance, litigation, real estate, and other practice groupsQualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law schoolActive California Bar membership or eligibility to practice in California2–4 years of bankruptcy, restructuring, or insolvency-related experienceExperience representing: DebtorsCreditorsTrusteesOther stakeholders in bankruptcy proceedingsExperience with: Chapter 11 proceedingsBankruptcy litigationLoan workoutsRestructuring transactionsDistressed asset mattersStrong legal research, writing, and analytical skillsExcellent communication and organizational abilitiesAbility to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environmentStrong academic credentialsIndustries ServedMatters may involve clients across a variety of industries, including:Real EstateEntertainment & MediaManufacturingRetailFinancial ServicesOther distressed and special situations sectorsCompensation & BenefitsSalary range: $220,000 – $250,000Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverageLife, short-term disability, and long-term disability insuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) optionsGenerous paid time off and parental leaveEmployee assistance and wellness programsProfessional development and business development supportFormal mentoring and associate training programsWhy This OpportunityWork on sophisticated bankruptcy, restructuring, and distressed transaction mattersSignificant client exposure and hands-on responsibilityDirect mentorship from experienced restructuring attorneysCollaborative and entrepreneurial firm cultureOpportunity to develop expertise across both bankruptcy litigation and transactional restructuring workStrong platform for long-term professional growth and advancementDirect Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.