Finance Bankruptcy and Restructuring Counsel

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Job Overview
A law firm seeks a highly motivated Counsel candidate to join its Finance, Bankruptcy, and Restructuring Practice Group in Raleigh, NC. The role involves leading the coordination and management of local counsel opinions within the Financial Services Team.

Duties

• Lead the preparation, review, and management of local counsel opinions.
• Analyze opinion requests and identify jurisdiction-specific issues.
• Serve as the primary contact for referring counsel and negotiate opinion language.
• Partner with deal teams to ensure timely and accurate opinion delivery.
• Maintain strong knowledge of opinion practice and enforceability concepts.
• Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and best practices.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in equipment finance, asset-based lending, or commercial finance.
• Experience with commercial lending local counsel opinions; real estate opinion experience preferred.
• Excellent judgment and meticulous legal analysis skills.
• Ability to manage complex workflows and support multiple transactions.
• Strong communication skills across offices and jurisdictions.
• Admitted to practice, or eligible for admission, in the relevant jurisdiction.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Reduced billable hour requirement.
• Non-partner track position without business development obligations.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
400 Perimeter Center Ter NE Ste 900
Atlanta
Georgia
United States 30346
Phone : 770-450-2000
Fax : (213) 895-7306