Attorney/Lawyer
9 days ago
Baltimore
Job Description 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.