Description:
The Opportunity:Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP is seeking an accomplished senior attorney with extensive creditors' rights, bankruptcy and commercial lending experience to join our growing practice. The ideal candidate will bring a strong creditors' rights background and have the ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions and matters. Commercial lending experience is preferred. This position is a great opportunity for a motivated candidate with strong communication and analytical skills.
About the Firm:
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP is the Capital Region's largest Albany-based law firm, with a multi-disciplinary practice serving businesses, individuals, not-for-profits, municipalities, and government agencies across a broad range of practice areas and industries. The Firm provides the sophistication and depth of a large, full-service practice while maintaining an individualized, client-centered approach. Year after year, WOH is recognized as one of the Capital Region's Best Places to Work.
Your Role:
As a Member of the Financial Services Group, you will:
- Practice Leadership & Client Service
- Lead workout negotiations, restructurings, foreclosures, asset dispositions, and other enforcement actions with direct client contact and strategy ownership.
- Represent secured lenders and/or other creditors in bankruptcy proceedings, including DIP financing and cash collateral use, plans of reorganization, 363 sales and other asset dispositions.
- Serve as counsel to institutional and commercial clients in complex commercial lending transactions, from due diligence through closing and ongoing compliance, including in asset-based lending, real estate, commercial and industrial and equipment financing transactions.
- Draft, negotiate, and advise on loan documentation, security agreements, and collateral arrangements.
- Mentor junior attorneys and paralegals on legal strategy, case management, and technical expertise in creditors' rights and bankruptcy proceedings.
- Collaborate with other Team members to develop and implement comprehensive client solutions.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to the New York Bar
- 6+ years of relevant creditors' rights, bankruptcy and commercial lending experience
- Excellent academic credentials and strong analytical and writing skills with meticulous attention to detail are required
- Strong ability to manage multiple matters and priorities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Cover letter (preferred, but not required)
- Resume
- Law school transcript
