Description:

Job Description:
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel, Litigation and Compliance to join our legal team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role is ideal for a highly capable attorney with 7+ years of experience in commercial litigation, compliance, or a related legal setting who is excited to work at the intersection of dispute management, proactive risk mitigation, and compliance strategy.

This position will have a 50/50 focus on litigation and compliance:

50% Litigation: managing litigation and pre-litigation claims, overseeing outside counsel, evaluating case strategy through trial and settlement, advising the business on litigation-related risks, supporting e-discovery, and helping the company take a disciplined, business-informed approach to disputes.
50% Compliance: drafting and maintaining internal compliance policies, monitoring regulatory developments, supporting compliance program implementation, helping lead internal investigations, and partnering across functions to promote a culture of integrity and accountability.
The successful candidate will be a strong writer, a strategic thinker, highly organized, and comfortable operating in a matrixed environment with internal stakeholders across business, HR, finance, operations, procurement, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities:
Litigation Responsibilities (50%)

Manage a portfolio of commercial litigation, pre-litigation disputes, and claims from intake through resolution.
Oversee and strategically manage outside counsel, including budgeting, staffing, case strategy, performance expectations, and billing review.
Assess matters early and often, including liability, damages, business exposure, and practical settlement options.
Prepare and deliver clear, concise case updates for legal leadership and business stakeholders.
Support the development of litigation strategy through all phases of a matter, including pleadings, fact development, discovery, mediation, dispositive motions, trial readiness, and settlement evaluation.
Partner with the business to advise on the litigation implications of contractual provisions, risk allocation, dispute resolution clauses, indemnity language, and related commercial terms.
Provide legal guidance on document preservation, legal holds, e-discovery, information governance, and records management.
Coordinate internal fact gathering and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support case strategy and defensible outcomes.
Assist with mediation preparation, settlement negotiations, and post-resolution follow-up, including lessons learned and risk mitigation.
Track developments across an active litigation docket and help ensure timely, accurate internal reporting.

Compliance Responsibilities (50%)

Draft, revise, and help manage internal compliance policies, procedures, and governance materials.
Monitor and assess regulatory changes and emerging legal risks relevant to the company's operations and industry.
Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's antitrust compliance program and other core compliance initiatives.
Conduct or support internal investigations, including fact development, witness interviews, documentation review, issue analysis, and remediation planning.
Partner with HR, internal audit, procurement, sales, operations, and other stakeholders on compliance-related matters.
Help develop and deliver practical compliance guidance and training materials tailored to business audiences.
Advise on escalation pathways, issue spotting, and response protocols for potential compliance concerns.
Assist with compliance reporting, documentation, and follow-up actions to support accountability and program effectiveness.
Promote a proactive, solutions-oriented compliance culture grounded in ethics, transparency, and operational practicality.

Requirements and Qualifications:
Associate General Counsel, Litigation and Compliance Attorney

We are seeking a confident, collaborative, and business-minded attorney who brings strong legal judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage a varied and active workload with professionalism and precision.

Required Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited law school
Active state bar membership in good standing
7 or more years of experience in litigation, compliance, or a similar legal practice
Significant experience in commercial litigation and/or compliance counseling
Demonstrated ability to manage outside counsel, including case strategy, budgets, staffing, and performance
Experience drafting case updates, legal analyses, and executive-ready summaries for internal stakeholders
Experience actively managing an active docket of litigation and pre-litigation matters
Experience supporting or participating in mediation and settlement discussions
Strong understanding of litigation processes, including discovery, motion practice, fact development, and case evaluation
Familiarity with e-discovery processes, legal holds, and document preservation requirements
Experience drafting, reviewing, or managing compliance policies, procedures, and internal guidance
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Strong written and oral communication skills
Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism

Technical / Professional Skills
Proficiency with legal research platforms and tools (such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, Practical Law, or similar)

Comfort using or learning AI-enabled legal tools for legal research, workflow support, document review, issue spotting, and productivity enhancement
Experience with Microsoft Purview is desired but not required
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to synthesize complex legal issues into practical, business-oriented advice

Desired but Not Required

Training from a large, top-tier law firm
Judicial clerkship experience
Prior in-house experience supporting an industrial, manufacturing, or other operationally complex business
Experience supporting antitrust, investigations, or enterprise compliance initiatives in a corporate environment

What Success Looks Like:
In this role, success means:

Managing disputes proactively and efficiently, with strong business alignment
Building trust with internal stakeholders by providing timely, practical, and thoughtful advice
Strengthening the company's compliance framework through clear policies, responsive investigations, and proactive issue management
Bringing discipline and visibility to litigation oversight, outside counsel management, and internal reporting
Helping the legal department operate as a modern, strategic, and solution-oriented partner to the business