Attorney/Lawyer

Job Title: Commercial Litigation Attorney – Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights

Location: Maryland

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

A respected Maryland law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Attorney with a strong background in bankruptcy and creditors’ rights to join its growing practice. This attorney will represent financial institutions, lenders, creditors, servicers, and commercial clients in complex litigation, insolvency matters, workouts, and bankruptcy proceedings. The ideal candidate will bring strong courtroom experience, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage matters independently from inception through resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of commercial litigation matters in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts
• Represent secured and unsecured creditors in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy proceedings
• Manage creditors’ rights matters, including motions for relief from stay, objections, adversary proceedings, claim disputes, and contested hearings
• Advise clients on loan enforcement, collections strategy, workouts, restructurings, and insolvency-related risk
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and settlement agreements
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy for complex commercial disputes
• Appear in court for hearings, motions, mediations, and trials as needed
• Collaborate with partners and clients to deliver practical, business-focused legal solutions
• Maintain and build strong client relationships through responsive service and sound legal counsel

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Maryland bar admission in good standing; D.C. and/or Virginia admission is a plus
• 4+ years of experience in commercial litigation with significant bankruptcy and creditors’ rights experience
• Strong knowledge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, bankruptcy rules, and relevant state law remedies
• Experience representing creditors, financial institutions, lenders, or loan servicers preferred
• Excellent writing, research, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently while working collaboratively with a legal team
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and client service orientation

Preferred Experience

• Bankruptcy court appearances and contested matter experience
• Adversary proceeding experience
• Background in loan enforcement, receiverships, foreclosure-related litigation, or insolvency matters

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor 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 complex business disputes.
• Demonstrated ability to draft persuasive motions, briefs, pleadings, and discovery-related materials.
• Experience using legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis, along with familiarity with e-filing and eDiscovery tools.
• Strong courtroom, negotiation, and client counseling skills in matters involving contract, regulatory, partnership, or intellectual property disputes.
• Ability to organize multiple active cases, meet deadlines consistently, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain legal strategy and risk to business clients.
• Knowledge of industries frequently involved in commercial litigation, including areas such as financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, or government-related matters.

Compensation

$175,000.00-$200,000.00 Yearly

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