Hybrid: Complex Commercial Disputes Associate Attorney

Connectly Recruiting; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

AmLaw 100 Firm in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a mid-level Business & Commercial Disputes Associate Attorney for a hybrid role. The candidate will handle sophisticated commercial litigation with lean teams, offering substantial responsibility, direct client contact, and meaningful courtroom exposure across national and international matters.

Requirements include a JD from a top-tier law school, NC bar admission (or prompt eligibility), 3–5 years in commercial litigation, and proven ability to

Qualifications

• 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 experience in commercial litigation.
• Experience managing complex business disputes in a sophisticated law firm.
• Litigate matters in state and federal courts from inception through resolution.
• Experience drafting dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Capable in managing all phases of discovery, including e-discovery coordination.
• Knowledge of restructuring, insolvency, or bankruptcy litigation is a plus.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills.
• Client-service mindset and strong interpersonal collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Handle substantive work on complex commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts.
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Manage key aspects of 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 develop practical legal solutions.
• Communicate directly with clients and in-house counsel.
• Collaborate with partners and cross-office teams to deliver client service.
• Contribute to case strategy throughout all stages of litigation.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Discovery management

Motions drafting

Client communication

Legal research

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

AmLaw 100 Firm in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a mid-level Business & Commercial Disputes Associate Attorney for a hybrid role. The candidate will handle sophisticated commercial litigation with lean teams, offering substantial responsibility, direct client contact, and meaningful courtroom exposure across national and international matters.

Requirements include a JD from a top-tier law school, NC bar admission (or prompt eligibility), 3–5 years in commercial litigation, and proven ability to