Assistant General Counsel, Litigation and Compliance
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel, Litigation and Compliance to join our legal team in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of commercial litigation, pre-litigation disputes, and claims from intake through resolution.
Oversee and strategically manage outside counsel, including budgeting, staffing, case strategy, performance expectations, and billing review.
Assess matters early and often, including liability, damages, business exposure, and practical settlement options.
Prepare and deliver clear, concise case updates for legal leadership and business stakeholders.
Support the development of litigation strategy through all phases of a matter, including pleadings, fact development, discovery, mediation, dispositive motions, trial readiness, and settlement evaluation.
Partner with the business to advise on the litigation implications of contractual provisions, risk allocation, dispute resolution clauses, indemnity language, and related commercial terms.
Provide legal guidance on document preservation, legal holds, e-discovery, information governance, and records management.
Coordinate internal fact gathering and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support case strategy and defensible outcomes.
Assist with mediation preparation, settlement negotiations, and post-resolution follow-up, including lessons learned and risk mitigation.
Track developments across an active litigation docket and help ensure timely, accurate internal reporting.
Draft, revise, and help manage internal compliance policies, procedures, and governance materials.
Monitor and assess regulatory changes and emerging legal risks relevant to the company’s operations and industry.
Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s antitrust compliance program and other core compliance initiatives.
Conduct or support internal investigations, including fact development, witness interviews, documentation review, issue analysis, and remediation planning.
Partner with HR, internal audit, procurement, sales, operations, and other stakeholders on compliance-related matters.
Help develop and deliver practical compliance guidance and training materials tailored to business audiences.
Advise on escalation pathways, issue spotting, and response protocols for potential compliance concerns.
Aid in compliance reporting, documentation, and follow-up actions to support accountability and program effectiveness.
Promote a proactive, solutions-oriented compliance culture grounded in ethics, transparency, and operational practicality.
Requirements and Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school
Active state bar membership in good standing
7 or more years of experience in litigation, compliance, or a similar legal practice
Significant experience in commercial litigation and/or compliance counseling
Demonstrated ability to manage outside counsel, including case strategy, budgets, staffing, and performance
Experience drafting case updates, legal analyses, and executive-ready summaries for internal stakeholders
Experience actively managing an active docket of litigation and pre-litigation matters
Experience supporting or participating in mediation and settlement discussions
Strong understanding of litigation processes, including discovery, motion practice, fact development, and case evaluation
Familiarity with e-discovery processes, legal holds, and document preservation requirements
Experience drafting, reviewing, or managing compliance policies, procedures, and internal guidance
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism
Proficiency with legal research platforms and tools (such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, Practical Law, or similar)
Comfort using or learning AI-enabled legal tools for legal research, workflow support, document review, issue spotting, and productivity enhancement
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to synthesize complex legal issues into practical, business-oriented advice
What Success Looks Like
In this role, success means:
Managing disputes proactively and efficiently, with strong business alignment
Building trust with internal stakeholders by providing timely, practical, and thoughtful advice
Strengthening the company’s compliance framework through clear policies, responsive investigations, and proactive issue management
Bringing discipline and visibility to litigation oversight, outside counsel management, and internal reporting
Helping the legal department operate as a modern, strategic, and solution-oriented partner to the business
Why Join Us
This is a compelling opportunity for an attorney who wants a broad, high-impact role with meaningful exposure to both litigation and compliance in a growing industrial business. You will work closely with senior legal leadership, partner across the organization, and play an important role in shaping how the company identifies risk, resolves disputes, and builds a culture of compliance.
Company Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health.
Community Engagement: At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development: We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.