Bankruptcy Litigation Associate (US)

We are seeking an experienced US Bankruptcy Litigation Associate to join a leading New York-based law firm specializing in defending preference and fraudulent transfer actions arising under the United States Bankruptcy Code. This is an associate-level position requiring an attorney capable of independently managing adversary proceedings under attorney supervision while functioning as an integrated member of the firm's litigation team.

This is not a research-only or paralegal position. The successful candidate will assume day-to-day responsibility for assigned matters, drafting substantive pleadings, managing case files from complaint through resolution, coordinating litigation deadlines, and supporting overall case strategy. All work product will be reviewed and supervised by licensed US attorneys, consistent with applicable professional responsibility rules governing outsourced legal services.

Responsibilities

• Manage adversary proceedings under 11 U.S.C. §§ 547, 548, and 550 from initial complaint through settlement or resolution under supervising attorney oversight.

• Draft substantive litigation documents including answers, affirmative defenses, motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, reply briefs, and other bankruptcy court filings.

• Prepare discovery requests and responses, including interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, and related correspondence.

• Analyze trustee complaints and prepare defense strategy memoranda identifying available statutory and factual defenses.

• Conduct legal research relating to preference defenses under Section 547(c), including ordinary course of business, subsequent new value, contemporaneous exchange, and other applicable defenses across relevant federal circuits.

• Perform fraudulent transfer analysis under Section 548 and applicable state Uniform Voidable Transactions Act (UVTA) or Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act (UFTA) provisions.

• Draft settlement demand letters, mediation statements, settlement agreements, client correspondence, internal legal memoranda, and case status reports.

• Monitor bankruptcy dockets through PACER, organize electronic case files, and manage litigation deadlines.

• Assist with deposition preparation, including witness outlines, exhibit binders, deposition summaries, and supporting materials.

• Perform cite-checking, Bluebook citation review, proofreading, and quality control for all outgoing legal work product.

• Communicate with clients, local counsel, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders under attorney supervision regarding procedural and scheduling matters.

• Effectively manage multiple active matters while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and meeting strict litigation deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Juris Doctor (JD), or equivalent law degree from a recognized common-law jurisdiction.

• Minimum of 3–5 years of post-qualification legal experience in litigation, preferably supporting US law firms or legal process outsourcing (LPO) organizations.

• Demonstrated experience drafting US litigation pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and briefs; writing samples will be required during the recruitment process.

• Prior experience handling US bankruptcy litigation, bankruptcy adversary proceedings, or insolvency matters is strongly preferred.

• Commercial litigation experience involving complex civil disputes will be considered where direct bankruptcy experience is limited.

• Strong understanding of the US Bankruptcy Code, particularly Sections 547, 548, and 550, together with preference and fraudulent transfer litigation principles.

• Experience researching and applying Section 547(c) defenses and familiarity with UVTA/UFTA concepts is highly desirable.

• Proficiency with Westlaw, PACER, Bluebook citation standards, and legal case management systems.

• Excellent written English with drafting ability comparable to a US mid-level litigation associate.

• Highly organized, capable of independently managing competing priorities, litigation deadlines, and multiple active case files within a remote working environment.

• Availability to work with substantial overlap during US Eastern Time business hours.
  

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package in foreign currency.

• Fully remote work.

• Regular initiatives for training and professional development.

Note: Only candidates who make it to our shortlist will be contacted for further discussions.

Teams Squared is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are consistently committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.