An appointment at partner level on this brief is decided by what the practice can carry across, far more than on any headline figure.

Leading international law firm seeks a lateral partner to strengthen its Antitrust & Competition practice in Charlotte. The role combines litigation and transactional counseling, advising clients on competition risk, investigations, and merger control matters across regulated industries.

The successful candidate will help develop and lead client engagements, mentor junior lawyers, and work with cross‑border teams on complex antitrust matters. This is an opportunity to build a market presence in a growing regional hub.

Established track record in antitrust litigation and transactional counseling, including merger control and competition investigations
Proven experience originating and managing client relationships and leading deal and litigation teams
Strong commercial judgment and ability to work collaboratively across practice groups and offices
Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)

If the brief does not read like an exact match, it is usually still worth talking — these mandates flex around the right practice.

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