Commercial Litigation Attorney - Durham Office

Sands Anderson PC; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with firm match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible spending programs

Generous PTO and holidays

Hybrid work schedule

Paid parking

Malpractice insurance

Marketing allowance and professional d

Continuing education and dues

Job summary

Sands Anderson PC in Durham, NC seeks entrepreneurial lateral attorneys with a portable commercial litigation practice to expand their impact and grow client bases as part of our dynamic Mid-Atlantic‑centric firm.

We offer a collaborative culture, hybrid work options, robust benefits, and the platform to develop your practice while contributing to the firm’s growth and long-term success.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in North Carolina.
• Proven ability to develop and retain clients.
• Portable book of business of $200,000+ annually.
• Collaborative, growth-minded approach to practice development.

Responsibilities

• Expand your portable commercial litigation practice in Durham.
• Grow client base and drive firm growth.
• Collaborate across offices and practice groups.
• Develop business opportunities and originate new clients.

Skills

Business development

Client retention

Collaborative mindset

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Shape What's Next: Lateral Attorney Opportunities in Durham, NC

At Sands Anderson PC, a full-service, mid-sized law firm with a dynamic Mid-Atlantic presence, we're building for the future. Durham is at the center of that growth. We're looking for entrepreneurial lateral attorneys with a portable commercial litigation practice who are ready to expand their impact, grow their client base, and help drive the next chapter of our firm's success.

With deep roots in Government representation, Business law, and Litigation Defense, our firm has become a trusted legal partner across the region.

Why Sands Anderson?

We are not just offering you a job. We are offering a platform to grow your practice with purpose and support. At Sands Anderson, culture matters. We value collaboration over silos, and we are committed to fostering a close-knit community where attorneys thrive both professionally and personally.

• Entrepreneurial Flexibility: Whether you're looking to deepen your existing practice or take it in a new direction, we provide the resources and autonomy to help you succeed.
• Collaborative Environment: We promote true teamwork across offices and practice groups, with open doors and shared success.
• Career Agility: We believe in evolving with our attorneys, not boxing them in.
• Work-Life Balance: Our culture emphasizes meaningful work without sacrificing personal well-being.

Who We're Looking For

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in North Carolina
• Proven ability to develop and retain clients
• Portable book of business (or track record of originating business) of $200,000 or more annually
• A collaborative, growth-minded approach to practice development

What We Offer

We take care of our people because when you succeed, we all succeed. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 401(k) with firm match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Firm-funded Health Savings Account
• Flexible spending programs
• Generous PTO and holiday pay
• Hybrid work schedule
• Paid parking
• Malpractice insurance
• Marketing allowance and professional development support
• Continuing education and dues allowance
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Smartphone allowance
• Employee assistance program and wellness initiatives

We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.