<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Bankruptcy / Financial Services Attorney</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Maryland</p><p><strong>Experience Required:</strong> 5+ years</p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Bankruptcy / Financial Services Attorney</strong> 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 <strong>5 years of relevant experience</strong> advising financial institutions, lenders, loan servicers, and other clients in complex bankruptcy and financial services matters.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Represent clients in <strong>bankruptcy proceedings</strong>, including Chapter 7, 11, and 13 matters.</li><li>Advise financial institutions, lenders, and servicers on <strong>creditors’ rights, insolvency, and restructuring</strong> matters.</li><li>Manage litigation involving <strong>foreclosure, collections, loan enforcement, debtor-creditor disputes, and financial services regulations</strong>.</li><li>Draft, review, and argue <strong>motions, pleadings, objections, and other court filings</strong> in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts.</li><li>Provide legal counsel on <strong>compliance, risk management, and regulatory issues</strong> affecting financial services clients.</li><li>Handle contested matters, adversary proceedings, and related appeals.</li><li>Conduct legal research and develop case strategy for complex matters.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and clients to deliver practical, business-focused legal solutions.</li><li>Maintain strong client relationships and support business development initiatives as appropriate.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><strong>J.D.</strong> from an accredited law school.</li><li><strong>Active Maryland bar admission</strong> required; additional bar admissions are a plus.</li><li><strong>5+ years of experience</strong> in bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, financial services litigation, or related practice areas.</li><li>Strong knowledge of <strong>bankruptcy law, insolvency proceedings, and financial services regulations</strong>.</li><li>Experience representing <strong>banks, lenders, servicers, or other financial institutions</strong> preferred.</li><li>Excellent legal writing, research, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple matters independently in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong analytical skills and sound business judgment.</li><li>Portable business is a plus, depending on the role and firm structure.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with <strong>commercial bankruptcy and restructuring matters</strong>.</li><li>Familiarity with <strong>consumer finance laws, foreclosure procedures, and loan servicing issues</strong>.</li><li>Ability to advise clients on both <strong>litigation strategy and regulatory compliance</strong>.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and client management skills.</li></ul><p><br></p>

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in the Maryland Bar in good standing.<br>• At least 5 years of litigation experience with a strong background in commercial or other complex business disputes.<br>• Demonstrated ability to draft persuasive motions, briefs, pleadings, and discovery-related materials.<br>• Experience handling matters involving business conflicts such as contract claims, partnership disputes, regulatory issues, or similar commercial controversies.<br>• Proficiency with legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis, along with familiarity with e-filing and eDiscovery tools.<br>• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to represent clients effectively in contested matters and negotiations.<br>• Excellent organizational skills and the capacity to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.<br>• Prior exposure to industries such as financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, or government entities is beneficial.

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