Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution Associate Attorney role is listed in Charlotte, NC, and is described as onsite. The stated annual salary range is $260,000–$390,000. The attorney will join a nationally recognized Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice at an Am Law firm. The attorney handles sophisticated disputes from case strategy through trial, contributing legal analysis, advocacy, and client guidance across complex commercial and civil matters. The role also supports collaborative teams working on high-profile litigation.

What you'll do

• Represent clients in complex litigation and dispute resolution from case inception through trial
• manage pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation
• prepare witnesses and appear in court
• draft litigation documents
• conduct legal research and develop strategies
• advise clients and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

complex litigation

dispute resolution

commercial litigation

trade secrets

financial services litigation

energy disputes

product liability

charlotte nc

direct counsel

$260k–$390k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• mental health and wellness programs
• family and pet care benefits
• disability coverage
• parental leave
• HSA and FSA options
• 401(k)
• flexible time off and paid holidays
• discretionary performance bonus eligibility.

Why this role

The posting describes a nationally recognized practice handling high-stakes disputes across technology, financial services, life sciences, and energy.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.