BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL DISPUTES ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

MDS Staffing; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Professional development programs

Mentorship

Job summary

The AmLaw 100 firm in Charlotte, NC is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney for its Business & Commercial Disputes Practice Group. You will handle complex commercial disputes, liaise with clients, and participate in strategy development on lean teams to gain meaningful courtroom exposure.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school with NC Bar admission, 3–5 years of relevant experience, and a proven track record in litigation, discovery, and motions. Hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active North Carolina Bar admission in good standing (or ability to be admitted promptly).
• 3–5 years of substantive experience in commercial litigation.
• Experience managing complex business disputes at a sophisticated law firm.
• Experience drafting dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Capable in managing all phases of discovery, including e-discovery.
• Restructuring, insolvency, or bankruptcy litigation experience is a plus.
• Superior analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills.
• Client-service mindset with ability to manage client relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Handle substantive work on complex commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts.
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Manage discovery, including written discovery, document production, e-discovery coordination, and related motions.
• Prepare for and conduct depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
• Support trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit management, and pretrial filings.
• Analyze litigation risks, dispute exposure, and business implications to develop practical legal solutions.
• Communicate directly with clients, including in-house counsel and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, staff, and cross-office teams to provide exceptional client service.
• Contribute to case strategy development and execution throughout all stages of litigation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Client service

Team collaboration

Research skills

Litigation experience

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Bar admission in North Carolina (active, in good standing)

Job description

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.

HYBRID

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

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in North Carolina, in good standing (or ability to become admitted promptly) Atlanta candidates admitted to the North Carolina Bar will be considered.
• 3-5 years substantive experiencein commercial litigation
• Experience at a sophisticated law firm managing complex business disputes, including commercial matters such as contract issues, business torts, partnership and shareholder conflicts, fiduciary duty claims, and similar cases
• Skilled in litigating matters in state and federal courts from inception through resolution
• Experience drafting dispositive and non-dispositive motions, including motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, and evidentiary motions
• Capable in managing all phases of discovery, including written discovery, document productions, e-discovery coordination, and discovery motion practice
• Restructuring, insolvency, or bankruptcy litigation experience is a plus
• Superior analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills

• 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
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions, including motions to dismiss, summary judgment briefs, evidentiary motions, and related filings
• 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
• Support trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit management, pretrial filings, courtroom strategy, and trial support
• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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
• 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

Our client is anEqual Opportunity Employer.