Senior Commercial Disputes Associate: Complex Litigation

BCLP; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (BCLP) seeks a commercial litigation associate with 3–5 years of experience to join its Business & Commercial Disputes team in Charlotte, NC, or Atlanta if barred in NC. The role involves high-stakes matters for national and international clients, with opportunities for direct responsibility on lean case teams.

The ideal candidate has strong writing and analytical skills, sound judgment, and a track record across phases of litigation, plus NC bar admission.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Admission to the North Carolina bar.
• 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience at a law firm of comparable caliber.
• Restructuring, insolvency, and bankruptcy litigation experience is a plus.
• Experience with a broad range of commercial disputes, such as contract disputes, business torts, partnership/shareholder disputes, fiduciary duty claims, or similar complex business litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle substantive work on complex commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts from inception through resolution.
• Draft dispositive and non-dispositive motions, including motions to dismiss, summary judgment briefs, evidentiary motions, and related filings.
• Prepare for and take or defend depositions, including fact and expert witnesses, as experience allows.
• Manage key aspects of discovery, including written discovery, document production, e-discovery coordination, and discovery motion practice.
• Support trial preparation and trial teams, including witness preparation, exhibit strategy, pretrial filings, and courtroom support.
• Analyze dispute risks, litigation exposure, and business implications, and contribute to practical, business-oriented client advice.
• Communicate directly with clients, including in-house counsel and business stakeholders, with appropriate partner or senior lawyer guidance.
• Collaborate effectively with partners, counsel, associates, professional staff, and cross-office teams.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Analytical abilities

Sound judgment

Commercial litigation experience

Client communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (BCLP) seeks a commercial litigation associate with 3–5 years of experience to join its Business & Commercial Disputes team in Charlotte, NC, or Atlanta if barred in NC. The role involves high-stakes matters for national and international clients, with opportunities for direct responsibility on lean case teams.

The ideal candidate has strong writing and analytical skills, sound judgment, and a track record across phases of litigation, plus NC bar admission.