Senior Civil Litigation Attorney - Special Counsel / Partner Level

The OpportunityThis is a growth-oriented role for a seasoned attorney who can independently lead complex matters, deliver trusted client counsel, and contribute at the Special Counsel or Partner level. The platform offers deep regional roots, broad litigation resources, and flexibility for the right senior candidate.What You'll DoLead a sophisticated civil-defense caseload from initial assessment through resolution.Develop case strategy, direct discovery, take and defend depositions, brief dispositive issues, and negotiate settlements.Serve as first-chair or lead counsel in trials, arbitrations, mediations, and other contested proceedings.Counsel insurers, businesses, risk professionals, and other clients with practical, business-minded advice.Collaborate with attorneys and professional staff; mentor junior lawyers and contribute to practice growth.At the partner level, support client development and relationship management; a portable practice is welcomed but not stated as mandatory.Active North Carolina law license in good standing.At least 8 years of related civil-litigation experience.Substantial civil-defense experience; backgrounds involving construction litigation, products liability, professional liability, premises liability, or commercial litigation are especially relevant.Demonstrated ability to handle matters through trial and arbitration.Strong judgment, writing, advocacy, client-service, and matter-management skills.Leadership profile appropriate for Special Counsel or Partner-level consideration.Competitive compensation with performance-based opportunity.Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.HRA, FSA, 401(k), student-loan repayment assistance, and pet insurance.Paid holidays and three weeks of paid time off; eligibility and waiting periods may apply.A collaborative, multi-generational litigation platform with strong client relationships and regional resources.Equal OpportunityThe employer provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.