Government Investigations & White Collar Litigation Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Government Investigations & White Collar Litigation Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Charlotte, NC.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney with 2-5 years of government investigations experience to join a nationally recognized white collar litigation practice. The successful candidate will represent corporate and individual clients in high-stakes civil, criminal, and regulatory investigations and enforcement matters at the federal and state levels.

• Represent clients in government investigations, white collar criminal matters, and regulatory enforcement proceedings.

• Assist with internal investigations, government inquiries, and compliance matters.

• Draft motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation and investigative materials.

• Conduct witness interviews, factual investigations, and legal research.

• Advise clients on enforcement risks, regulatory compliance, and litigation strategy.

• Collaborate with attorneys across offices on complex, high-profile matters involving federal and state agencies.

• Work directly with clients on sensitive and strategically significant investigations.

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active membership in a U.S. state bar.

• 2-5 years of government investigations and white collar litigation experience.

• Experience at a top-tier law firm is required.

• Judicial clerkship experience is highly preferred.

• Experience at an Am Law firm or a nationally recognized white collar practice is strongly preferred.

• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.

• Interest in leveraging legal technology and AI tools to enhance legal research and document drafting.

• Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Paid time off

  • Annual bonus eligibility