Attorney/Lawyer

Job Title: Bankruptcy / Financial Services Attorney Location: Maryland Experience Required: 5+ years

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Bankruptcy / Financial Services Attorney to join a dynamic legal team in Maryland. This attorney will handle a broad range of matters involving bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, loan enforcement, financial services litigation, and related regulatory issues. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience advising financial institutions, lenders, loan servicers, and other clients in complex bankruptcy and financial services matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in bankruptcy proceedings, including Chapter 7, 11, and 13 matters.
• Advise financial institutions, lenders, and servicers on creditors’ rights, insolvency, and restructuring matters.
• Manage litigation involving foreclosure, collections, loan enforcement, debtor-creditor disputes, and financial services regulations.
• Draft, review, and argue motions, pleadings, objections, and other court filings in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts.
• Provide legal counsel on compliance, risk management, and regulatory issues affecting financial services clients.
• Handle contested matters, adversary proceedings, and related appeals.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy for complex matters.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to deliver practical, business-focused legal solutions.
• Maintain strong client relationships and support business development initiatives as appropriate.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Maryland bar admission required; additional bar admissions are a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, financial services litigation, or related practice areas.
• Strong knowledge of bankruptcy law, insolvency proceedings, and financial services regulations.
• Experience representing banks, lenders, servicers, or other financial institutions preferred.
• Excellent legal writing, research, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and sound business judgment.
• Portable business is a plus, depending on the role and firm structure.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with commercial bankruptcy and restructuring matters.
• Familiarity with consumer finance laws, foreclosure procedures, and loan servicing issues.
• Ability to advise clients on both litigation strategy and regulatory compliance.
• Strong interpersonal and client management skills.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in the Maryland Bar in good standing.
• At least 5 years of litigation experience with a strong background in commercial or other complex business disputes.
• Demonstrated ability to draft persuasive motions, briefs, pleadings, and discovery-related materials.
• Experience handling matters involving business conflicts such as contract claims, partnership disputes, regulatory issues, or similar commercial controversies.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis, along with familiarity with e-filing and eDiscovery tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to represent clients effectively in contested matters and negotiations.
• Excellent organizational skills and the capacity to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Prior exposure to industries such as financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, or government entities is beneficial.