Senior Counsel - Bankruptcy, Credit, and Collection

We are seeking a skilled Attorney with 4-7 years of experience to join our legal team. This role will focus on supporting the company's credit and collections operations, managing bankruptcy-related matters, and mitigating financial risks associated with customer insolvencies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial litigation, bankruptcy law, and creditor rights, as well as experience in working within a corporate environment, preferably in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry. Candidates must possess not only business savvy, but be able to manage projects, and provide strategic counseling to join the high-performing, collaborative, and growing Legal team.

Key Responsibilities:

Bankruptcy

• Analyze and manage customer bankruptcy filings, including Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 cases.
• Represent the company in bankruptcy proceedings, including filing proofs of claim, attending court hearings, and negotiating settlements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to assess the financial impact of customer insolvencies and advise on risk mitigation strategies.

Credit and Collections

• Provide legal support to the company's credit and collections teams, including reviewing and drafting demand letters, payment agreements, and collection strategies.
• Negotiate payment plans and settlements with customers to resolve outstanding balances while protecting the company's interests.

Litigation and Risk Management

• Manage commercial litigation matters related to credit and collections, including breach of contract claims and enforcement of judgments
• Evaluate and pursue legal remedies, including garnishments, liens, and other creditor actions.
• Collaborate with external counsel as needed to ensure effective representation in complex matters.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable bankruptcy laws, credit regulations, and collection practices.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations that impact the company's operations and advise on necessary policy updates.
• Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on legal risks and best practices related to credit and collections.

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing in [Insert State].
• 4-7 years of experiencein bankruptcy law, creditor rights, and commercial litigation, preferably within a corporate or healthcare/pharmaceutical environment.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of bankruptcy laws.
• Experience in managing credit and collection matters, including negotiating settlements and payment agreements.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations, including FDCPA and UCC (Uniform Commercial Code).
• Excellent legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned