Community Association , HOA, Landlord-Tenant Associate Attorney

Seeking Community Association & Real Estate Associate Attorney | Charlotte, NC

Our client, an established and respected Charlotte-based law firm, is expanding its team. They are searching for a skilled Associate Attorney with a strong background in Community Association Law to represent homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and condominium associations across the Carolinas.

This firm offers a refreshing alternative to the traditional "BigLaw" grind. Many of their attorneys bring top-tier BigLaw backgrounds, but the firm maintains a genuine, family-friendly culture. They prioritize work-life balance while continuing to handle sophisticated, high-level legal matters.

The Role & Focus

The practice revolves around providing comprehensive legal counsel to HOAs and condominium boards. You will advise board members, interpret governing documents, and navigate state statutes (such as the NC Planned Community Act and NC Condominium Act). You will also assist with other areas as needed or on cases that interest you.

Key practice responsibilities include:

• Community Association Governance: Drafting, amending, and interpreting CC&Rs, bylaws, and community rules.
• Real Estate & Covenant Enforcement: Advising boards on architectural guidelines, land use restrictions, and disputes.
• Assessment Collections & Debt Recovery: Managing assessment liens, collections actions, and related judicial proceedings.
• Landlord/Tenant & Real Estate Matters: Handling commercial real estate issues, lease reviews, and landlord/tenant enforcement actions.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Representing association boards in covenant enforcement actions, commercial litigation, and contract disputes.

What You Bring to the Table

The ideal candidate possesses 5–7 years of relevant legal experience , though the firm is open to considering attorneys with fewer years who demonstrate strong capabilities.

• Core Practice Background: Strong experience in community association law (HOA/Condo representation). Candidates with related experience in commercial real estate, landlord/tenant law, debt collection, commercial litigation, or corporate law will also be strongly considered.
• Bar Licensure: Active member in good standing of the North Carolina State Bar (required). Dual licensure in South Carolina is a strong plus, though not required.
• Client Service Focus: Excellent communication skills to interface directly with association boards, property managers, and opposing counsel.

Why This Firm?

• Real Work-Life Balance: The firm operates without formal, rigid billable hour mandates (typical workload tracks around an achievable ~1,500 billable hours).
• BigLaw Quality without the BigLaw Culture: Enjoy high-caliber, challenging legal work alongside top-tier colleagues in a supportive, flexible, family-first environment.
• Competitive Compensation: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, paired with a complete benefits package.

Apply Today

If you are looking to build a long-term legal career in Charlotte with a firm that values your life outside the office, we want to connect. Please submit your resume for confidential consideration.