Commercial Litigation & Regulatory Associate

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC in Charlotte seeks a junior to mid-level Commercial Litigation & Regulatory Associate to work on sophisticated, high-stakes matters for major financial institutions, investment firms, technology companies, and other corporate clients.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of experience in complex commercial litigation and is ready to take on significant responsibility while collaborating with experienced partners on challenging matters.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant commercial litigation experience (class of 2022–2024)
• Experience handling sophisticated litigation matters at a law firm
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, and litigation preparation
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple matters
• Strong academic credentials and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal work

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents
• Conducting legal research and developing litigation strategies
• Preparing for witness interviews and depositions
• Assisting with arbitrations, hearings, oral arguments, and trials
• Working directly with partners on complex commercial disputes and regulatory matters

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

We are working with a leading national law firm seeking a junior to mid-level Commercial Litigation & Regulatory Associate to join its Charlotte office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 2–4 years of experience to work on sophisticated, high-stakes commercial litigation and regulatory matters involving major financial institutions, investment firms, technology companies, and other corporate clients.

The ideal candidate will have experience in complex commercial litigation and be interested in taking on significant responsibility while working closely with experienced partners on challenging matters.

Responsibilities include:

• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents
• Conducting legal research and developing litigation strategies
• Preparing for witness interviews and depositions
• Assisting with arbitrations, hearings, oral arguments, and trials
• Working directly with partners on complex commercial disputes and regulatory matters

Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of relevant commercial litigation experience (class of 2022–2024)
• Experience handling sophisticated litigation matters at a law firm
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, and litigation preparation
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple matters
• Strong academic credentials and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal work

This position offers substantial hands‑on experience, direct partner interaction, and the opportunity to develop as a litigator while representing sophisticated clients in complex, high‑stakes disputes.