BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL DISPUTES ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Modern Machining Solutions Inc; Charlotte (NC); Ibrido; USD 225.000 - 360.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Comprehensive benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Our client, a nationally recognized AmLaw 100 law firm, seeks a mid-level Business & Commercial Disputes Associate to handle complex litigation for a diverse national and international client base. Charlotte, NC location with hybrid work and meaningful courtroom exposure.

The candidate will join a leanly staffed team, gaining responsibility, direct client interaction, and opportunities for professional growth in sophisticated commercial matters.

Competenze

• JD from top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active North Carolina Bar in good standing; NC admission or prompt eligibility.
• 3–5 years of substantive commercial litigation experience.
• Experience managing complex business disputes in a sophisticated firm.
• Litigation across state and federal courts from inception to resolution.
• Experience drafting dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Capable of managing all phases of discovery including e-discovery.
• Restructuring, insolvency, or bankruptcy litigation experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills.

Mansioni

• 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 and e-discovery coordination.
• Prepare for and conduct depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
• Support trial preparation, including witness preparation and exhibit management.
• Analyze litigation risks and business implications to advise on practical solutions.
• Communicate directly with clients and in-house counsel.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, staff, and cross-office teams.
• Contribute to case strategy throughout all stages of litigation.

Conoscenze

Client service

Team collaboration

Advocacy skills

Discovery management

Oral arguments

Formazione

JD from top-tier law school

Descrizione del lavoro

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 also 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, i 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
  

Application Requirements

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.