NORTH CAROLINA SEARCH SPOTLIGHT
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TRANSACTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Investment Funds Team Associate:
A prominent global law firm is searching for entrepreneurial candidates to support its rapidly expanding Investment Funds team. The team requires individuals with a background in investment management and fund formation. This dynamic, multi-disciplinary team is known for representing private equity funds, hedge funds, venture capital funds, real estate funds, and other types of funds employing alternative investment strategies. The ideal candidate should possess an entrepreneurial spirit and solid interpersonal skills, as the role involves direct client contact and business development opportunities. This position plays a crucial role in the strategic growth of the Investment Funds team. Referral Form
Securitization and Structured Finance Associate:
A prominent global law firm is actively looking for mid-level and senior associates with a minimum of three years of substantial experience in securitization, structured finance, and structured products. While CLO, CMBS, Repo, and other ABL finance experience is a plus, it is not required. Candidates should hold excellent academic credentials and possess solid law firm work experience. This position's anticipated annual base salary range is $250,000 to $435,000. Referral Form
Private Equity Fund Formation Associate:
A premier Am Law firm's Corporate and Private Equity Department is looking for an associate with 3-5 years of large law firm experience to work on complex fund formation matters. This role involves structuring, compliance, and management of alternative investment funds. Ideal candidates should have experience in drafting limited partnership agreements, a strong understanding of market fund terms, and preparation of offering documents. Solid knowledge of securities laws governing private placements and the Advisers' Act is essential. This is a national search with a focus on various markets. Referral Form
Securities & Capital Markets Associate:
The Charlotte office of a premier Am Law firm is seeking an Associate for their Securities & Capital Markets Department. They seek an associate with 3-5 years of experience in securities, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and transactional matters. The role involves assisting companies with corporate finance transactions and representing issuers, underwriters, and others. Candidates should understand securities and capital markets, mergers, and other related transactional matters. Referral Form
Project Finance Lawyer:
Financial Services: A premier Am Law firm seeks an experienced project finance lawyer for its Financial Services practice. The preferred candidate should have at least 3 years of experience representing lenders or tax equity investors in renewable energy project finance transactions. Strong academic performance and excellent interpersonal skills are required. Referral Form
Transactional Lawyer:
Structured Finance and Securitization: A premier Am Law firm is searching for an experienced Transactional Lawyer for its Charlotte office, working with the Structured Finance and Securitization Team within the Financial Services practice. Ideal candidates should have 1-2 years of transactional experience, especially with structured finance and/or securitization transactions. Referral Form
Corporate Associate:
A premier Am Law firm's Charlotte office seeks a Corporate Associate with 4-8 years of experience in M&A and corporate transactional matters. This role involves reviewing, drafting, and negotiating agreements for mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures. Referral Form
Asset Management Regulation Associate:
The Global Asset Management Regulation team at a prominent global law firm seeks an associate with 3-6 years of asset management regulatory experience and a strong understanding of federal securities laws, particularly the Investment Advisers Act. The team represents a broad range of financial services firms, asset managers, and investment funds, with clients ranging from small boutique operations to some of the world's largest financial institutions and fund groups. Unlike many competitor firms, this practice is built around the specific needs of asset managers. The practice is among the largest in the industry, with a track record of over 40 years of innovation in asset management. Salary for this position is $250,000+, commensurate with class year and experience. Referral Form
Junior Associate: Restructuring Group:
A prominent global law firm is seeking a Junior Associate to join its Restructuring Group in any of its U.S. offices. The ideal candidate should have at least 1-3 years of experience in representing and advising companies experiencing financial difficulties, lenders, and creditors in complex business reorganizations, debt restructurings, and financing matters, ideally with debtor-side experience. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction where they are applying. Referral Form
Asset and Corporate Finance Associate:
At a prominent global law firm, they are looking for an associate with at least three years of experience to join their Asset and Corporate Finance practice group. The firm prefers candidates who are self-starters with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Candidates should be experienced in advising various national and international clients, particularly in leveraged finance, asset finance, and loan workouts. The base compensation for this position ranges from $225,000 to $375,000 per year. Referral Form
Public Finance Associate:
An opening is available at a prestigious regional firm for a public finance associate with 1 to 4 years of experience. The position will involve public finance matters involving state and local entities and nonprofits in Virginia and North Carolina, including tax-exempt and taxable municipal bonds and commercial loans. Referral Form
ENVIRONMENTAL OPPORTUNITIES
Environmental Regulatory Attorney:
A premier Am Law firm seeks an associate with 2-6 years of experience in environmental regulatory matters to join its established Environment and Natural Resources group in Raleigh, NC. This role involves working on litigation, transaction support, brownfields redevelopment, and more. Referral Form
LITIGATION OPPORTUNITIES
Litigation Associate:
A premier Am Law firm seeks a mid-level litigation associate with three to five years of broad litigation experience. The candidate should have experience in class actions and complex commercial litigation, strong organization and research skills, and the ability to manage matters in state and federal courts through all phases of litigation. Strong academic credentials are preferred. Referral Form
Litigation Associate:
The Charlotte office of a prominent global law firm has an immediate opportunity for a litigation associate with three to four years of experience. The ideal candidate should possess strong oral and written communication skills, excellent time management skills, and experience in research, drafting briefs and motions, and appearing in court for arguments. Experience in depositions, handling complex discovery, and preparing cases for trial is preferred. Familiarity with the N.C. Business Court is a plus. Referral Form
Mid-Level Litigation Associate:
A top Am Law 100 firm seeks a highly motivated mid-level litigation associate with four to six years of experience. The firm is known for its expertise in handling government inquiries, subpoena responses, and enforcement actions. The ideal candidate should have excellent written and oral communication skills, superior analytical abilities, and the capacity to manage client engagements effectively. Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, a strong work ethic, and the ability to handle multiple priorities are essential. This premier Am Law firm comprises over 1,000 lawyers across various North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia offices. Referral Form
Litigation Associate:
A prestigious regional firm seeks a Litigation Associate with 2 to 5 years of experience. The preferred candidate would have experience in all facets of litigation, including managing discovery matters and performing legal research. Referral Form
Business Litigation Attorney:
A prestigious regional firm seeks an attorney with 5 to 7 years of experience to join the Business Litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in internal investigations, white-collar criminal defense, and commercial disputes. Referral Form
LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Labor & Employment Associate:
A premier Am Law firm seeks a highly qualified associate to join the Labor & Employment Team in Raleigh or Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The role involves litigation, employment advice, counseling, and drafting employment contracts and policies. Ideal candidates must have 2 to 4 years of experience in employment law and be licensed in North Carolina or eligible for licensure. Referral Form
Labor and Employment Associate:
A premier Am Law firm's labor and employment team serves a diverse range of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and nonprofits. They seek an associate with 2-5 years of experience, preferably with litigation and defense experience in employment cases. The ideal candidate should have strong academic qualifications, exceptional legal writing and research skills, and litigation experience. Knowledge of class action defense and traditional labor matters is beneficial. Referral Form
Labor and Employment Attorney:
A prestigious regional firm seeks an attorney with 5 to 7 years of experience to join the Labor & Employment Team. The practice offers comprehensive labor and employment advice and representation for public and private entities. Referral Form
TAX OPPORTUNITIES
Tax Controversy Associate:
A prestigious regional firm has an opportunity for a Tax Controversy Associate attorney with expertise in IRS tax controversy and tax advocacy. This role requires 2 to 3 years of experience in IRS audits, IRS administrative appeals, and U.S. Tax Court filings. The responsibilities include CID investigations, evidentiary development, tax law research, Tax Court motions, trial stipulations, interviewing witnesses, preparing Brannerton responses, pre-trial and post-trial briefs, and related work in state tax courts. U.S. Tax clerkship or LL.M. in Taxation or tax trial experience is desirable. Referral Form
Tax Attorney:
A prestigious regional firm is seeking a mid-level tax attorney with 2 to 6 years of experience, focusing on tax, tax exemption, and corporate and business services. Accounting/CPA background, LLM in taxation, or prior IRS employment is preferred. Experience advising health care and nonprofit organizations is a plus. Referral Form
REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES
Real Estate Associate:
An associate position is open in the Real Estate Practice Group. Three to five years of experience is preferred. Responsibilities include representing clients in real estate acquisition, sales, and development, negotiating commercial loan terms and documents, and advising clients on various real estate matters. Licensure to practice law in North Carolina is required, and South Carolina licensure is a plus. Referral Form
Real Estate Associate:
The Real Estate practice group of a premier Am Law firm is looking for an associate with 2-3 years of real estate transactional experience to join its Charlotte office. The candidate should have experience in acquisitions, dispositions, leases, and financing. Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential. The candidate must be licensed and in good standing with the North Carolina bar. Referral Form
DATA PRIVACY OPPORTUNITIES
Cybersecurity & Privacy Associate:
A prestigious regional firm seeks Associates to join its Cybersecurity & Privacy team. Ideal candidates should have 1 to 7 years of experience working in a law firm and/or in-house with prior knowledge of data protection, cybersecurity, and privacy law. The position involves preparing and drafting client materials, conducting investigations, and counseling clients on privacy and cybersecurity compliance. Referral Form
CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES
Construction Attorney:
A prestigious regional firm seeks an attorney with a portable construction practice. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of six (6) years of construction law experience, including drafting and negotiating construction and design contracts and litigating construction claims. Referral Form
EBEC OPPORTUNITIES
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney:
An attorney is sought for the nationwide Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Team within a premier Am Law firm. The location is flexible and the ideal candidate should have at least four years of experience in ERISA and employee benefits counseling, mainly related to retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and executive compensation programs for both private and public businesses. Plan administration experience is a plus. Referral Form
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Associate:
A premier Am Law firm in Charlotte seeks an Associate to join its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice group. The ideal candidate should possess 2-6 years of experience, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions. They should have a strong business background and the ability to understand the impact of employee benefits and executive compensation on business operations. The role involves extensive client interactions and providing pragmatic counsel. Referral Form
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OPPORTUNITIES
Intellectual Property Associate:
A prominent global law firm is seeking a midlevel Intellectual Property associate with three to five years of experience in IP litigation, with a preference for those with trial experience. Candidates should have experience independently conducting research, drafting substantive pleadings and motions, and managing the discovery practice. The role will require participation in hearings and depositions, with direct client interaction. Candidates should be self-starters and have strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing quality client service. The base compensation for this position ranges from $200,000 to $325,000 per year. Referral Form
Intellectual Property Litigation Associate:
A premier Am Law firm in Charlotte seeks an Intellectual Property Litigation Associate with 1-5 years of experience to handle various aspects of I.P. litigation, including patent and trademark cases. Referral Form
HEALTHCARE & FDA OPPORTUNITIES
Health Care Associate:
A prominent global law firm is looking for a midlevel Health Care associate with three to five years of health law experience, focusing on regulatory, operational, and transactional issues. The firm encourages self-starters who can work independently and as part of a team. Strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering the highest quality client service are essential. The compensation for this position ranges from $220,000 to $264,000. Referral Form
FDA Regulatory Compliance Associate:
A candidate with 3+ years of FDA regulatory compliance experience, including product development, approvals, labeling, inspections, and more, is sought after at a prominent global law firm. Familiarity with DSHEA, Food Drug and Cosmetics Act, Federal Trade Commission Act, advertising and promotional practices for devices, drugs, dietary supplements, biologics, and cosmetics is required. Experience in additional areas like the Tobacco Control Act, State Board of Pharmacy regulations, FDA market denial orders, credit agreements, and more is a plus. The firm particularly encourages candidates with life sciences expertise and prior experience in similar roles. Referral Form
Health Care Regulatory Associate:
Join one of the country's largest and most established national healthcare teams. This team values diverse perspectives and innovative healthcare solutions. They're looking for candidates with 3+ years of FDA regulatory compliance experience, including product development, product approvals, labeling, inspections, and more. Experience in various healthcare regulations and the ability to work with life science clients are highly valued. Admission to practice in North Carolina is required. Referral Form
Transactional Health Care Associate:
A prestigious regional firm seeks a transactional health care associate with 1 to 4 years of experience to join the Health Care Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the healthcare and life sciences fields and experience drafting various commercial contracts for clients in these industries. Referral Form
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