Mid to Senior Business & Commercial Disputes Associate

Job Title-Mid to Senior Business & Commercial Disputes Associate
Location-Charlotte, NC

You'll be responsible for-:

* 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 and experience required
* J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
* Admission to the North Carolina bar.
* Candidates located in Atlanta must be admitted in North Carolina or otherwise meet the role's North Carolina bar requirement.
* 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.
* Demonstrated ability to handle substantive litigation tasks with increasing independence, judgment, and ownership.
* Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, including strong motion drafting and legal research experience.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with sound judgment.
* Ability to manage multiple deadlines and workstreams efficiently in a fast-paced environment.