Job Description

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

• Represent clients before state and federal trial courts in connection with foreclosure actions, replevin actions, collection lawsuits, and other commercial litigation involving recovery of debt.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, and motions in federal and state courts.
• Advocate in bankruptcy court proceedings, including adversary proceedings and other contested matters.

Bankruptcy Proceedings

• Represent creditors in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy cases, including secured and unsecured creditors, landlords, lenders, and financial institutions.
• Prepare and file motions for relief from stay, proofs of claim, objections to discharge/dischargeability, and other bankruptcy-related pleadings.
• Attend and advocate at Section 341 meetings, plan confirmation hearings, and adversary proceedings.
• Analyze debtor bankruptcy filings and identify strategies to protect client interests.
• Pursue enforcement of judgments, including garnishments, liens, and levy proceedings.
• Negotiate and litigate loan workout agreements and debt restructuring matters.

Team Collaboration & Training

• Work with internal teams, including commercial litigation and financial services groups, to align strategy across practice areas.
• Mentor junior attorneys and paralegals on state and federal court and bankruptcy court procedures and case management, as needed.

Qualifications:

• J.D from an accredited law school
• Admission to the New York Bar
• 3 to 7 years of experience in creditor’s rights, business restructuring, financial services litigation, and bankruptcy law 
• Significant experience in representing financial institutions in commercial loan workouts, restructurings and litigation matters and in complex commercial bankruptcy litigation proceedings
• Experience in handling commercial debt collection and post-judgment enforcement is preferred
• Ability to juggle multiple matters/issues
• Strategic and detail oriented
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Application Materials

• Cover letter (preferred, but not required)
• Resume
• Law School Transcript

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

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