BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL DISPUTES ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Business & Commercial Disputes Practice Group
Location : Charlotte, NC
Atlanta candidates admitted to the North Carolina Bar will also be considered.
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Our client, a nationally recognized AmLaw 100 law firm, is seeking a highly motivated mid-level Associate Attorney to join its nationally recognized Business & Commercial Disputes Practice Group. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on complex, high-stakes litigation matters for a diverse national and international client base across numerous industries. The successful candidate will gain substantial responsibility handling sophisticated commercial disputes while working on leanly staffed teams that provide meaningful courtroom exposure, direct client interaction, and significant opportunities for professional growth.
Candidate Profile
- Client-service mindset with the ability to manage client relationships effectively
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
Key Responsibilities
- Handle substantive work on complex commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts from inception through resolution
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Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions, including motions to dismiss, summary judgment briefs, evidentiary motions, and related filings
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Manage key aspects of discovery, including written discovery, document production, e-discovery coordination, and discovery-related motion practice
- Prepare for and conduct depositions of fact and expert witnesses, as experience permits
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Support trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit management, pretrial filings, courtroom strategy, and trial support
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Analyze litigation risks, dispute exposure, and business implications to assist in developing practical legal solutions
- Communicate directly with clients, including in-house counsel and business stakeholders
- Collaborate closely with partners, associates, professional staff, and cross-office teams to provide exceptional client service
- Contribute to case strategy development and execution throughout all stages of litigation
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to join a highly respected Business & Commercial Litigation team that advises leading companies on complex, high-value disputes across a broad range of industries. Associates receive meaningful responsibility and direct client exposure while working alongside experienced litigators on sophisticated matters involving significant legal and business implications.
The firm maintains a collaborative, inclusive, and relationship-driven culture that emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth. Attorneys also benefit from robust training programs, innovative legal resources, and a flexible hybrid work environment designed to support both professional success and work-life balance.
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Competitive Salary: Salary range $225,000 - $360,000, commensurate with experience, skill sets, class year, market factors and other job-related factors permitted by law.
- Eligibility for the firm's generous bonus structure
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Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; retirement plans; flexible time off; paid parental leave; paid holidays; and additional wellness and professional development benefits
Application Requirements
Ready to take the next step in your career? Submit your cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript today!
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.