Lead Employment Litigation Attorney ​/ Partner

Join a respected plaintiff-side employment litigation practice seeking an experienced Lead Employment Litigation Attorney or Partner to handle sophisticated employment disputes in Charlotte, North Carolina. This leadership opportunity offers significant courtroom exposure, complex litigation, business development opportunities, and the ability to mentor attorneys while representing employees in high-impact employment law matters.

A well-established plaintiff-side employment law practice is seeking a Lead Employment Litigation Attorney or Partner with 5+ years of employment law experience and extensive litigation expertise to join its Charlotte office. This position is designed for an accomplished employment litigator capable of independently managing sophisticated plaintiff-side employment cases from initial consultation through trial and appeal.

• Independently manage sophisticated plaintiff-side employment litigation matters from intake through final resolution.
• Represent employees in federal and state court litigation.
• Handle matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, FMLA claims, whistle blower actions, civil rights violations, restrictive covenants, and trade secret litigation.
• Represent clients before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and other administrative agencies.
• Handle arbitration proceedings, mediations, evidentiary hearings, trials, and appellate matters.
• Conduct comprehensive client consultations and evaluate potential claims.
• Develop strategic litigation plans designed to maximize successful outcomes.
• Conduct witness interviews and oversee factual investigations.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, discovery responses, settlement agreements, and appellate briefs.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Present oral arguments before courts and administrative tribunals.
• Negotiate favorable settlements on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, and litigation support staff.
• Report litigation strategy and case developments to firm leadership.
• Mentor junior attorneys and legal professionals.
• Participate in business development, networking, client relationship management, and professional organizations.
• Travel as necessary for court appearances and client matters.

• Minimum 5 years of plaintiff-side employment law experience.
• Significant litigation experience with extensive trial, hearing, mediation, arbitration, and deposition practice.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage sophisticated employment litigation.
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Strong understanding of civil procedure and rules of evidence.
• Experience handling appellate matters is highly desirable.
• Exceptional legal research and legal writing abilities.
• Superior negotiation and client counseling skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Experience using litigation technology and case management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple complex litigation matters simultaneously.
• Commitment to professionalism, ethics, collaboration, and exceptional client service.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

• Active bar admission and good standing in a United States jurisdiction.
• Ability to satisfy applicable admission requirements for the position.
• Compliance with continuing legal education requirements.

• Plaintiff employment law
• Wage and hour litigation
• Trial advocacy
• EEOC proceedings
• Arbitration
• Mediation
• Legal research
• Legal writing
• Client counseling
• Leadership and mentoring
• Strategic litigation planning
• Complex case management

Attorneys joining this plaintiff-side employment litigation practice become part of a collaborative legal team dedicated to protecting employee rights through strategic advocacy and exceptional client representation. The firm values leadership, professional excellence, mentorship, and teamwork while encouraging attorneys to assume significant responsibility in sophisticated employment litigation.

The practice offers exposure to complex employment disputes involving high-impact legal issues and provides attorneys with meaningful courtroom experience, direct client relationships, and opportunities to shape litigation strategy from beginning to end. Lawyers are encouraged to expand their leadership responsibilities while contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

This leadership opportunity allows experienced employment litigators to manage sophisticated plaintiff-side cases while mentoring legal professionals, participating in business development, and helping expand a growing employment law practice. Attorneys receive significant autonomy, substantial courtroom exposure, and opportunities to influence strategic decisions within the firm.

The position also offers Remote work flexibility while maintaining opportunities for collaboration, leadership, and professional growth.…