Attorney - Creditor's Rights, Restructuring and Bankruptcy

Experience Level : 3 to 7 years of relevant experience

Office Location : Albany, NY

Work Schedule : This role has hybrid flexibility, with weekly in-office and remote work based on business needs

Salary : $125,000-$162,500

Bonus : This role is eligible for a bonus up to 50% of salary

Overview

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP is seeking a senior associate with 3+ years of relevant experience.

Our firm, based in Albany, New York, is the largest in the Capital Region with over 115 attorneys. We have 19 practice areas, utilizing a team approach to address our clients’ needs. In addition to Whiteman Osterman & Hanna’s depth of legal knowledge, we are dedicated to creating a positive and rewarding work environment for all employees – attorneys and staff alike.

Key Responsibilities :

Client Representation

• Representation of financial institutions and other commercial lenders in complex commercial loan workouts and out-of-court restructurings, including workout negotiation and documentation, state and federal court litigation, and creditor representation in bankruptcy proceedings.
• Draft loan documents including, credit and security agreements, intercreditor agreements, forbearance agreements, and loan modification agreements, and prepare other credit enforcement documents.
• Advise clients on legal strategies and attendant risks respecting debtor-creditor relationships and bankruptcy implications.
• Conduct risk assessments and documentation reviews for financial institutions and commercial creditors.
• Develop cost-effective legal strategies to recover assets and minimize exposure to preferential transfers and fraudulent transfer claims.

Financial Services Litigation

Bankruptcy Proceedings

Team Collaboration & Training

Qualifications :

Application Materials

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please contact Careers@WOH.com with any questions.

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals, and in which employment decisions are merit-based and made without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, gender or sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, pregnancy, protected activity, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by law.