Construction Attorney

Campbell Muir; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 125,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Significant autonomy

Strong team support

Job summary

A well-established law firm is seeking a Construction Counsel / Partner in Charlotte, NC. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction law and civil litigation, strong leadership and client development skills. You will lead the firm's construction litigation presence, manage active matters, and participate in business development. Competitive compensation aligned with senior-level experience offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in construction law and civil litigation at a senior level.
• Demonstrated leadership, client development, and practice-management skills.
• Exceptional legal writing, advocacy, case management, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the firm’s construction litigation presence.
• Manage and service active matters for clients in the Wilmington region.
• Play a key role in business development to expand the construction law client base.

Skills

Construction law expertise

Civil litigation

Client development

Legal writing

Leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Admission to the North Carolina Bar

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Construction Counsel / Partner – Charlotte (Wilmington-Focused)

Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with senior-level experience (TBD)

The Firm: A well-established firm is expanding its Charlotte office with the addition of a senior construction litigator. With active matters and clients in Wilmington, the firm offers a strong platform to build out this practice area—backed by leadership support and long-term strategic investment.

Role Overview

This Counsel or Partner-level position is ideal for a litigator with deep experience in construction and civil disputes. You’ll take the lead on complex matters, help shape the future direction of the practice, and leverage existing regional work while growing the client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the firm’s construction litigation presence in Charlotte
• Manage and service active matters for clients in the Wilmington region
• Play a key role in business development to expand the construction law client base
• Handle complex construction disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and risk mitigation
• Provide mentorship and oversight to junior attorneys and legal staff as needed
• Collaborate with other practice groups to offer comprehensive legal solutions

Requirements

• Admission to the North Carolina Bar (or eligibility to waive in)
• Extensive experience in construction law and civil litigation at a senior level
• Demonstrated leadership, client development, and practice-management skills
• Exceptional legal writing, advocacy, case management, and communication abilities
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build and grow a department

A portable book of business is a plus

• Competitive compensation aligned with senior-level experience
• Leadership and ownership of a growing practice area
• Strong team and institutional support to fuel growth
• Significant autonomy with collaboration across firm platforms
• Career advancement opportunities and high visibility within the firm

Inquiries

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Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Legal Services

Charlotte, NC

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