Job title: Commercial Bankruptcy Attorney

Company: GPAC

Job description: Compensation: Commensurate with experience, with a generous benefits packageAbout the OpportunityA well-established business law firm is seeking a Commercial Bankruptcy Associate to join its growing bankruptcy team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with at least four years of corporate bankruptcy experience who is looking for sophisticated legal work within a collaborative, collegial environment.The firm represents businesses and individuals across a range of complex legal matters, with a particular focus on bankruptcy, commercial transactions, healthcare, commercial real estate, litigation, and mediation.The practice takes a client-focused and multidisciplinary approach, allowing attorneys to work closely with experienced partners and colleagues across multiple areas of law while maintaining a high degree of autonomy.Position OverviewThe ideal candidate will have at least four years of corporate bankruptcy experience, excellent academic credentials, and strong written and verbal communication skills.The attorney will contribute to the representation of debtors and creditors in complex restructurings, workouts, distressed asset and debt acquisitions, insolvency matters, and bankruptcy proceedings.Key ResponsibilitiesRepresent debtors and creditors in corporate restructurings, workouts, distressed asset and debt acquisitions, and insolvency and bankruptcy proceedingsWork on Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 12 mattersRepresent adversary proceeding plaintiffs and defendantsAssist with creditors’ committees, individual creditor matters, and trustee representationsAssist with receivership mattersHandle all aspects of discovery from start to finishDraft and file pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documentsResearch and interpret developments in bankruptcy law and regulations at both the state and national levelsContribute to the firm’s mass tort bankruptcy practice, including related litigationAssist partners with research and drafting for legal manuscripts, presentations, and other professional materialsDelegate work to paralegals and other support staffHandle additional legal projects and responsibilities as assignedRequired QualificationsMinimum of 4 years of corporate bankruptcy experienceBachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law schoolAdmission to practice law in North Carolina, or willingness to obtain admissionExcellent academic credentialsStrong legal research, writing, and verbal communication skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience involving bankruptcy litigationBankruptcy Court or federal District Court clerkship experienceBackground representing both debtors and/or creditors in complex bankruptcy mattersSkills & AttributesStrong legal research and analytical abilitiesExcellent written and verbal communicationCreative problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently and exercise sound judgmentHighly organized and detail-orientedAbility to prioritize and manage multiple matters in an autonomous environmentStrong commitment to client serviceCollaborative, team-oriented approachAbility to effectively delegate and work with paralegals and other support professionalsWhat the Firm OffersSophisticated bankruptcy and commercial legal workDirect collaboration with experienced attorneys and firm leadershipCollegial, team-oriented work environmentOpportunity to work on complex and high-profile mattersCompetitive compensation based on experienceGenerous benefits packageRaleigh or Winston-Salem location optionsThis is an opportunity to join a respected business law practice where attorneys are given meaningful responsibility, work collaboratively across practice areas, and have the opportunity to build a sophisticated bankruptcy practice.All inquiries held in strict confidence. Contact Sarah Black at or 605-513-3384All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.HEADQUARTERS5900 S Doral Ave, Ste 103
Sioux Falls, SD 57108© 2022 gpac LLC.
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Location: Winston-Salem, NC

Job date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:55:45 GMT

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