# Bankruptcy Associate - Seattle

> Coastal Wave Recruiting · Seattle, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-15

**Salary:** USD 235,000–265,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Law Firm

## Description

**Insolvency & Financial Law Associate Attorney (2–4 Years Experience)**  
**Location: Seattle, WA**

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Insolvency & Financial Law practice in Seattle. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with 2–4 years of experience in bankruptcy, restructuring, and insolvency matters who are looking to build their practice within a sophisticated and collaborative legal environment.

### Practice Overview

The firm's Insolvency & Financial Law practice has extensive experience representing clients in complex financial restructurings, bankruptcy proceedings, and related litigation nationwide. The team regularly represents a broad range of stakeholders, including:

-   Secured lenders
-   Landlords
-   Unsecured creditors
-   Creditors’ and equity committees
-   Bankruptcy trustees
-   Asset purchasers
-   Contract counterparties

The practice is particularly recognized for its work in lending, bankruptcy litigation, healthcare, and technology-related insolvency matters.

## Requirements

-   2–4 years of experience handling bankruptcy, insolvency, and restructuring matters
-   Active Washington State Bar admission required
-   Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
-   Excellent academic credentials
-   Experience with bankruptcy litigation, including avoidance actions, is preferred
-   Experience with corporate bankruptcy and restructuring matters is highly desirable
-   Familiarity with state court receiverships is a plus
-   Candidates who have completed bankruptcy court clerkships are strongly encouraged to apply

## Benefits

### Compensation & Benefits

-   Competitive base salary: **$235,000 – $265,000**
-   Performance-based bonus opportunity up to **$106,000**
-   Unlimited PTO
-   Comprehensive health and benefits package
-   401(k) plan
-   Additional bonus opportunities
-   Clear equity partnership track

## Apply

[Apply at Coastal Wave Recruiting](https://apply.workable.com/coastal-wave-recruiting/j/300D327FA8/apply)

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