Closing Date: 8th March, 2031

Description:

Smith Anderson is the largest business and litigation law firm headquartered in North Carolina's Research Triangle, one of the Southeast's most vibrant regions for business growth, innovation, and technology-driven industries. For more than 100 years, the firm has served as a trusted advisor to dynamic regional, national, and global companies, earning a strong reputation for legal excellence, thoughtful client service, and practical, business-oriented counsel.

Attorneys in Smith Anderson's Restructuring and Bankruptcy practice advise an array of stakeholders involved in financially distressed businesses, including all types of creditors, debtors, equity holders, new investors, boards of directors and senior management teams. The group focuses on developing and implementing value-maximizing strategies in a wide range of restructuring and insolvency maters, from navigating financial distress and negotiating complex out-of-court restructuring transactions to advancing client objections through in-court insolvency proceedings. Attorneys in this group advise stakeholders in connection with chapter 11 proceedings, bankruptcy litigation and contested matters, receivership proceedings, distressed acquisitions, and a variety of out-of-court restructurings.

This is an opportunity to join a growing Restructuring and Bankruptcy practice and play a meaningful role in advising clients on sophisticated matters. The attorney in this role will work closely with partner and clients to deliver practical commercial insight and nuanced strategies to advance client interests and benefit from significant responsibility, direct client engagement, and the opportunity to work as part of highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams that emphasize mentorship and long‑term professional development.

The ideal candidate must have three to five years' bankruptcy experience at a large or mid-size firm in an established restructuring, insolvency, and bankruptcy practice. Bankruptcy litigation experience is not essential, but would be considered a plus. Additionally, the candidate should exhibit the following skills and characteristics:

Practical, solution‑oriented, and collaborative practice style
Ability to interact directly with clients, and work independently and as part of team
Exercise of judgment, use of practice problem solving, and willingness to take a leadership role in managing cases and other projects
Willingness to help continue to build a long‑term practice
Strong academic credentials and writing skills
Excellent communication skills
Commitment to provide highest quality service to our clients