Reports to: Head of Corporate/M&A Practice 
Department: Corporate/M&A 
Location: 100% Remote 
Working Hours: Eastern Standard Time (EST) 

Our Firm 

Sterlington PLLC is a full-service law firm focusing on complex corporate, litigation, executive compensation, and private wealth matters. As a firm, we focus on the economic as well as the legal aspects of our matters. 

Among other strengths, Sterlington is the ultimate law firm for founders, senior executives, and UHNWIs as well as their related businesses. 

Learn more at: www.sterlingtonlaw.com 

The Opportunity 

Sterlington not only documents deals, we cut deals for clients. As part of that, we play something close to a financial / banker role in analyzing deal structures and executive compensation arrangements. We are looking for someone who can help us model and understand transactions and executive compensation arrangements from a numerical perspective. Our philosophy is that we need people trained to think logically and systematically, and equipped to operate with modern analysis tools (high expertise in AI modeling and Excel). 

This role sits at the intersection of math, finance, law, and business, and is designed for someone who is intellectually rigorous and genuinely enjoys untangling complexity. You will work directly with the head of the corporate / M&A practice, and senior partners in those practices. 

This is a rare opportunity for a mathematically and financially disciplined thinker who combines first-principles reasoning with AI fluency, applying both to high-stakes, real-world situations alongside individuals operating at the highest levels of decision-making. 

What You’ll Do 

• Integrate AI-assisted workflows into your day-to-day work to enhance speed, depth, and accuracy of analysis
• Analyze and model complex business, executive compensation, structure and financial arrangements to extract underlying economic logic and value drivers
• Map ownership, incentive, and value-distribution structures across multiple scenarios 
• Stress-test assumptions and identify points of economic sensitivity and hidden risk
• Build and refine analytical models and frameworks used on live client matters
• Contribute to the evolution of AI-enabled analytical practices within the firm 

What Success Looks Like 

• Your analysis directly informs structuring decisions, negotiations, and risk assessment
• You demonstrate strong judgment in separating signal from noise in dense materials
• You effectively integrate AI into your workflow, using it to enhance — not replace — your reasoning 

What We’re Looking For 

• PhD or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, finance, or a closely related quantitative field
• Expertise in using AI tools in a professional context to model and analyze data
• Comfortable operating independently in a remote, high-performance environment
• Strong judgment
• Prior experience in law is not required. 

Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, as well as our 401(k)-retirement program. 

Sterlington uses E-Verify to confirm employees' work authorization. 

At Sterlington, we believe that world-class talent has no boundaries. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where unique perspectives are valued and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.  

Reports to: Head of Corporate/M&A Practice 
Department: Corporate/M&A 
Location: 100% Remote 
Working Hours: Eastern Standard Time (EST) 
Contract type: Independent Contract

Our Firm 

Sterlington PLLC is a full-service law firm focusing on complex corporate, litigation, executive compensation, and private wealth matters. As a firm, we focus on the economic as well as the legal aspects of our matters. 

Among other strengths, Sterlington is the ultimate law firm for founders, senior executives, and UHNWIs as well as their related businesses. 

Learn more at: www.sterlingtonlaw.com 

The Opportunity 

Sterlington not only documents deals, we cut deals for clients. As part of that, we play something close to a financial / banker role in analyzing deal structures and executive compensation arrangements. We are looking for someone who can help us model and understand transactions and executive compensation arrangements from a numerical perspective. Our philosophy is that we need people trained to think logically and systematically, and equipped to operate with modern analysis tools (high expertise in AI modeling and Excel). 

This role sits at the intersection of math, finance, law, and business, and is designed for someone who is intellectually rigorous and genuinely enjoys untangling complexity. You will work directly with the head of the corporate / M&A practice, and senior partners in those practices. 

This is a rare opportunity for a mathematically and financially disciplined thinker who combines first-principles reasoning with AI fluency, applying both to high-stakes, real-world situations alongside individuals operating at the highest levels of decision-making. 

What You’ll Do 

• Integrate AI-assisted workflows into your day-to-day work to enhance speed, depth, and accuracy of analysis
• Analyze and model complex business, executive compensation, structure and financial arrangements to extract underlying economic logic and value drivers
• Map ownership, incentive, and value-distribution structures across multiple scenarios 
• Stress-test assumptions and identify points of economic sensitivity and hidden risk
• Build and refine analytical models and frameworks used on live client matters
• Contribute to the evolution of AI-enabled analytical practices within the firm 

What Success Looks Like 

• Your analysis directly informs structuring decisions, negotiations, and risk assessment
• You demonstrate strong judgment in separating signal from noise in dense materials
• You effectively integrate AI into your workflow, using it to enhance — not replace — your reasoning 

What We’re Looking For 

• PhD or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, finance, or a closely related quantitative field
• Expertise in using AI tools in a professional context to model and analyze data
• Comfortable operating independently in a remote, high-performance environment
• Strong judgment
• Prior experience in law is not required. 

At Sterlington, we believe that world-class talent has no boundaries. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where unique perspectives are valued and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.  

Reports to:  Head of Corporate/M&A Practice
Department:  Corporate/M&A
Location:  100% Remote 
Working Hours:  Eastern Standard Time (EST) 

Our Firm: 

Sterlington PLLC is a full-service law firm focusing on complex corporate, litigation, executive compensation, and private wealth matters. As a firm, we focus on the economic as well as the legal aspects of our matters. Among other strengths, Sterlington is the ultimate law firm for founders, senior executives, and UHNWIs as well as their related businesses. Learn more at: www.sterlingtonlaw.com 

The Opportunity 

Sterlington is looking for a Legal Operations Practice Manager to implement AI workflows and oversee the execution layer of a Senior Partner's Corporate and M&A practice — a high-volume, high-stakes environment serving founders, executives, and private capital clients on some of the most consequential transactions of their careers. This role sits at the center of the practice, ensuring that complex, multi-party matters progress with clarity, continuity, and control — bringing structure to evolving priorities, maintaining visibility across all active workstreams, and ensuring that commitments, internal and external, are delivered without friction. 

You will ensure that the operational dimension of the practice is reliable, anticipatory, and unobtrusive — working in alignment with the broader support infrastructure of the firm, never duplicating it. 

What You'll Do: 

• AI‑Driven Process Innovation: Drive continuous improvement by refining workflows for greater operational efficiency and scalability, while integrating AI tools in a measured, high‑judgment manner to enhance matter tracking, document summarization, and internal coordination.
• Matter Management: Maintain end-to-end visibility and structured tracking across all active matters — overseeing status, timelines, dependencies, and client-facing commitments within a high-volume transactional practice to ensure clarity and control without unnecessary process overhead.
• Stakeholder Management: Coordinate seamlessly across attorneys, co-counsel, clients, and external counterparties to advance complex, multi-party transactions, while serving as the primary liaison for internal and service-provider stakeholders on behalf of the managing partner—driving follow-through, accountability, and timely escalation where needed.
• Decision Support: Prepare concise, decision-ready matter summaries and status updates that allow the senior partner to act quickly and with confidence and then drive execution for those actions.
• Risk Mitigation: Anticipate gaps, misalignments, and potential delays — and resolve them before they surface.
• AI‑Driven Process Innovation: Drive continuous improvement by refining workflows for greater operational efficiency and scalability, while integrating AI tools in a measured, high‑judgment manner to enhance matter tracking, document summarization, and internal coordination.
• Pipeline Management: Support transaction pipeline visibility and business development follow-through in coordination with the senior partner. 

What Success Looks Like 

• Full matter visibility established within 30 days:  status, timelines, and commitments tracked with precision across the entire practice
• The senior partner operates with complete situational awareness, without having to ask for it
• Manual workflows are replaced by AI-enabled processes
• System scalability is enhanced, and plans for further scalability projects are planned out
• Execution becomes more predictable as complexity and volume grow 

What We're Looking For:  

• Hands-on AI fluency: You have built and deployed workflows in a professional context
• Experience in practice management, legal operations, or transactional coordination within a law firm or professional services environment
• Legal background preferred: J.D. or equivalent; US corporate and M&A familiarity is a strong plus
• Native or full professional English fluency required
• Structured, systems-oriented mindset — you introduce clarity without over-engineering 

Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, as well as our 401(k)-retirement program.

Sterlington uses E-Verify to confirm employees' work authorization

At Sterlington, we believe that world-class talent has no boundaries. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where unique perspectives are valued and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. 

Reports to:  Head of Corporate/M&A Practice
Department:  Corporate/M&A
Contract: Independent Contract
Location:  100% Remote 
Working Hours:  Eastern Standard Time (EST) 

Our Firm: 

Sterlington PLLC is a full-service law firm focusing on complex corporate, litigation, executive compensation, and private wealth matters. As a firm, we focus on the economic as well as the legal aspects of our matters. Among other strengths, Sterlington is the ultimate law firm for founders, senior executives, and UHNWIs as well as their related businesses. Learn more at: www.sterlingtonlaw.com 

The Opportunity 

Sterlington is looking for a Legal Operations Practice Manager to implement AI workflows and oversee the execution layer of a Senior Partner's Corporate and M&A practice — a high-volume, high-stakes environment serving founders, executives, and private capital clients on some of the most consequential transactions of their careers. This role sits at the center of the practice, ensuring that complex, multi-party matters progress with clarity, continuity, and control — bringing structure to evolving priorities, maintaining visibility across all active workstreams, and ensuring that commitments, internal and external, are delivered without friction. 

You will ensure that the operational dimension of the practice is reliable, anticipatory, and unobtrusive — working in alignment with the broader support infrastructure of the firm, never duplicating it. 

What You'll Do: 

• AI‑Driven Process Innovation: Drive continuous improvement by refining workflows for greater operational efficiency and scalability, while integrating AI tools in a measured, high‑judgment manner to enhance matter tracking, document summarization, and internal coordination.
• Matter Management: Maintain end-to-end visibility and structured tracking across all active matters — overseeing status, timelines, dependencies, and client-facing commitments within a high-volume transactional practice to ensure clarity and control without unnecessary process overhead.
• Stakeholder Management: Coordinate seamlessly across attorneys, co-counsel, clients, and external counterparties to advance complex, multi-party transactions, while serving as the primary liaison for internal and service-provider stakeholders on behalf of the managing partner—driving follow-through, accountability, and timely escalation where needed.
• Decision Support: Prepare concise, decision-ready matter summaries and status updates that allow the senior partner to act quickly and with confidence and then drive execution for those actions.
• Risk Mitigation: Anticipate gaps, misalignments, and potential delays — and resolve them before they surface.
• AI‑Driven Process Innovation: Drive continuous improvement by refining workflows for greater operational efficiency and scalability, while integrating AI tools in a measured, high‑judgment manner to enhance matter tracking, document summarization, and internal coordination.
• Pipeline Management: Support transaction pipeline visibility and business development follow-through in coordination with the senior partner. 

What Success Looks Like 

• Full matter visibility established within 30 days:  status, timelines, and commitments tracked with precision across the entire practice
• The senior partner operates with complete situational awareness, without having to ask for it
• Manual workflows are replaced by AI-enabled processes
• System scalability is enhanced, and plans for further scalability projects are planned out
• Execution becomes more predictable as complexity and volume grow 

What We're Looking For:  

• Hands-on AI fluency: You have built and deployed workflows in a professional context
• Experience in practice management, legal operations, or transactional coordination within a law firm or professional services environment
• Legal background preferred: J.D. or equivalent; US corporate and M&A familiarity is a strong plus
• Native or full professional English fluency required
• Structured, systems-oriented mindset: You introduce clarity without over-engineering 

At Sterlington, we believe that world-class talent has no boundaries. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where unique perspectives are valued and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. 

Reports to:  Manager, Senior Review Team 
Department:  Outsourcing 
Location:  100% Remote  
Type: Independent Contractor  
Working Hours:  Eastern Standard Time (EST)  

Our Firm:  

Sterlington PLLC is a full-service law firm focusing on complex corporate, litigation, executive compensation, and private wealth matters. As a firm, we focus on the economic as well as the legal aspects of our matters. Among other strengths, Sterlington is the ultimate law firm for founders, senior executives, and UHNWIs as well as their related businesses. Learn more at: www.sterlingtonlaw.com  
 
The Opportunity  

This is a high-priority hire supporting sophisticated, cross-border outsourcing and commercial transactions for a global client base that includes founders, high-growth companies, and institutional platforms. This role offers direct access to senior partners, lean deal teams, and meaningful ownership in complex, high-value matters within a fully remote, modern law firm structure.  

What You'll Do:  

• Advise clients on a wide range of outsourcing, technology, and commercial transactions, including IT outsourcing, business process outsourcing (BPO), SaaS, cloud, and digital infrastructure agreements  
• Drive AI-powered process automation across legal and operational functions. Identifying inefficiencies, deploying scalable solutions, and raising the AI fluency bar firm-wide
• Lead drafting and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including master services agreements, statements of work, and vendor arrangements   
• Partner directly with senior stakeholders on strategic structuring of outsourcing relationships, including cross-border considerations   
• Navigate regulatory, data privacy, and operational risk issues in technology-driven transactions   
• Collaborate across practice areas (Corporate, Privacy, Executive Compensation, etc.) on integrated matters   
• Manage multiple high-stakes matters in a fast-paced, client-facing environment   

What We're Looking For:  

• 5–7 years of experience at a top-tier law firm (AmLaw or leading international equivalent)  
• Deep interest in AI, innovation, and the future of legal services   
• Strong background in outsourcing, technology transactions, and commercial contracting   
• Demonstrated experience with complex, high-value agreements and direct client interaction  
• LL.M. from a U.S. institution strongly preferred   
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills   
• Ability to operate independently in a lean, remote-first environment    
• Experience advising on digital transformation, cloud infrastructure, or tech-enabled business models    

At Sterlington, we believe that world-class talent has no boundaries. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where unique perspectives are valued and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. 

Sterlington PLLC is a full-service law firm focusing on complex corporate, litigation, executive compensation, and private wealth matters. As a firm, we focus on the economic as well as the legal aspects of our matters.
Among other strengths, Sterlington is the ultimate law firm for founders, senior executives, and UHNWIs as well as their related businesses.

Learn more at: www.sterlingtonlaw.com/

The Role:

Working with a leading Corporate/M&A partner, you will ideally have 4-8 years’ general corporate law experience. We are particularly keen to speak to Attorneys with experience of working on a variety of transactions, including joint ventures.

Deal-making is our core competency, with an active practice representing buyers and sellers in a variety of industries. Our team is commercially minded, creative, and practical.

We regularly act for buyers and sellers in middle market transactions valued between $50m and $1b and advise founders and significant investors in $1b + transactions. We regularly represent investment managers and wealth management platforms on spinouts and rollups.

In the Corporate group, we also work in Investment Management, Finance, Crypto and fintech, Cyber security and data privacy, and Tax.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• 4-8 years of experience in Corporate and M&A/joint ventures law at an AM Law 100 firm, ideally with experience in a variety of transaction structures, including joint ventures.

Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, as well as our 401(k)-retirement program.

Sterlington uses E-Verify to confirm employees’ work authorization.

At Sterlington, we believe that world-class talent has no boundaries. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where unique perspectives are valued and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply

Location:  Remote
Contract: Full-time
Practice Group: Executive Compensation
Compensation: TBC based on experience and location

Our Firm:

Sterlington PLLC is a full-service law firm focusing on complex corporate, litigation, executive compensation, and private wealth matters. As a firm, we focus on the economic as well as the legal aspects of our matters.

Among other strengths, Sterlington is the ultimate law firm for founders, senior executives, and UHNWIs as well as their related businesses.

Learn more at: www.sterlingtonlaw.com/

The Opportunity 

You will work directly with two market-leading Executive Compensation partners, formerly of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, on sophisticated, transaction-driven compensation work typically seen at the top of the market; within a lean, agile platform that offers significantly more autonomy and flexibility than traditional BigLaw structures. 

You will play a key role in advising on executive compensation and employee benefits issues that are central to complex corporate transactions and sensitive executive matters. This is a high-visibility role with direct partner interaction and meaningful client exposure. 

What You'll Do:

• Advising on executive compensation and employee benefits issues in connection with M&A, private equity transactions, IPOs, joint ventures, and restructurings 
• Counseling founders, CEOs, senior executives, and boards on: 
• Executive employment and retention agreements 
• Equity incentive and carried interest structures 
• Deferred compensation and incentive arrangements 
• Change-in-control and termination protections 
• Performance-based compensation design 
• Providing strategic guidance on tax and ERISA considerations, including equity compensation and nonqualified deferred compensation programs 
• Supporting compensation aspects of complex and often confidential corporate events 

Why This Role Is Different 

• Direct access to senior partners with elite big-firm pedigrees 
• High-end, transaction-driven work without traditional BigLaw layers 
• Greater responsibility and client exposure earlier 
• Remote flexibility with a sophisticated national client base 
• Opportunity to build a true specialty practice in executive compensation 

What We're Looking For:

• 4–8 years of executive compensation and employee benefits experience 
• Experience at an Am Law 50 or comparably sophisticated practice preferred 
• Strong experience in transaction-related compensation matters 
• Excellent technical skills in tax and ERISA aspects of executive compensation 
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-level advisory environment 

Benefits:
Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, as well as our 401(k)-retirement program.

Sterlington uses E-Verify to confirm employees’ work authorization.

At Sterlington, we believe that world-class talent has no boundaries. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where unique perspectives are valued and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Our Firm:

Sterlington PLLC is a full-service law firm focusing on complex corporate, litigation, executive compensation, and private wealth matters. As a firm, we focus on the economic as well as the legal aspects of our matters.
Among other strengths, Sterlington is the ultimate law firm for founders, senior executives, and UHNWIs as well as their related businesses.

Learn more at: www.sterlingtonlaw.com/

The opportunity

If we find a role that suits you well, we will contact you. In the meantime, don't hesitate to apply for any roles that interest you.

At Sterlington, we believe that world-class talent has no boundaries. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where unique perspectives are valued and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Position Title: Litigation Associate / Senior Associate 5 -10 PQE

Contract: Full-time   

Location:  British Virgin Islands (BVI)

Description: 

An innovative boutique law firm is looking for a Litigation Associate (5 – 10 PQE) to join its litigation practice in its growing BVI office.  Remuneration commensurate with experience.

Our Firm: 

Sterlington was founded by a former US BigLaw Partner to provide high-quality legal services to their clients while combining modern and innovative ways of practicing. Our clients include private equity and other investment funds, multi-billion-dollar family offices, public and private companies, investment banks, high-net worth individuals, and startups. Learn more at: www.sterlingtonlaw.com.  

The Role: 

This role will be based in the BVI reporting to the Managing Partner of the BVI practice  and will also work closely with the firm’s US-based litigators on complex cross-border matters. The successful candidate will support a range of company, commercial, insolvency and trust litigation matters in the BVI and internationally. Candidates will be qualified in England and Wales, Scotland or the BVI.

Sterlington’s litigation partners come from BigLaw and other well-recognized firms. You will work in an ambitious, agile, and high-performing team that is committed to delivering excellent results and associate development. The role suits an individual with BigLaw experience who is looking for more hands-on experience. 

Responsibilities:  

• Researching potential legal theories and arguments across a wide range of commercial disputes, including with international clients, and advising on matters involving cross-border elements.
• Advising international clients on commercial and corporate disputes, including shareholder, director, contractual and trusts disputes.
• Involved in business development activities and revenue generation
• Communicating (verbally and in writing) with clients
• Strives to continue improving the brand and culture of Sterlington BVI.

Qualifications and Attributes:  

• 5 -10 years PQE, having completed a training contract within a UK Top 100 law firm or strong litigation boutique or top tier offshore law firm.
• Experience working in an international offshore law firm preferred. Solicitor-Advocate admission preferred but not essential.
• Experience working on a broad range of commercial disputes, including with international clients, and advising on matters involving cross-border elements.
• Possess a consistently strong academic record.
• Track record in business development.
• Works well autonomously, as well as a part of a wider team.
• Excellent academics and references are essential.

Sterlington is a full-service law firm that combines legal and commercial excellence with modern ways of practicing.

About us: www.sterlingtonlaw.com.  

Location:   Philadelphia | 50 South 16th Street, Suite 2925 Philadelphia, PA 19102

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Practice Group: Private Wealth 

Work type: Hybrid. This role offers flexibility to work remotely two days per week, with three days in the office to support the team members you work closely with.

Compensation: Competitive and aligned with experience. 

Our Firm:

Sterlington PLLC is a full-service law firm focusing on complex corporate, litigation, executive compensation, and private wealth matters. As a firm, we focus on the economic as well as the legal aspects of our matters.
Among other strengths, Sterlington is the ultimate law firm for founders, senior executives, and UHNWIs as well as their related businesses.

Learn more at: www.sterlingtonlaw.com/

The Opportunity 

We're looking for an experienced Legal Executive Assistant to provide exceptional support to our Chief Estate Accountant and the Estate Administration team in our Private Wealth practice.  

This role is central to ensuring seamless operations and outstanding client service within the practice, which services Ultra High Net Worth individuals and families. 

 Our Private Wealth group is led by attorneys who previously practiced at a nationally recognized Am Law 100 firm and are now expanding a highly personalized, client-focused platform within a growing firm environment.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and revise estate planning documents with precision and attention to detail
• Manage complex calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate travel arrangements
• Oversee all aspects of new client intake and implementation
• Maintain document retention systems, including vault documents and digital filing
• Handle billing processes and client distributions
• Support time tracking 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, demonstrating professionalism and discretion
• Managing communications with internal and external stakeholders 

Estate & Fiduciary Administration Support: 

• Assist with the preparation and organization of estate tax returns (Form 706), fiduciary income tax returns (Form 1041), and gift tax returns (Form 709)
• Maintain detailed filing systems for estate and trust documentation, ensuring compliance with retention requirements
• Track critical deadlines for tax filings, court accountings, and fiduciary reporting obligations
• Coordinate the collection and organization of financial data, asset valuations, and supporting documentation from clients and third parties
• Other ad-hoc work as required 

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years of executive support experience, preferably in professional services, accounting, or estate planning
• Working knowledge of estate and trust taxation concepts; familiarity with Forms 706, 1041, and 709 highly desirable
• Experience working with high-net-worth clientele
• Experience supporting C-suite executives or senior professionals in client-facing environments
• Exceptional organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Absolute discretion and ability to handle highly confidential information 

Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, as well as our 401(k)-retirement program.

Sterlington uses E-Verify to confirm employees’ work authorization.

At Sterlington, we believe that world-class talent has no boundaries. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where unique perspectives are valued and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Our Firm:

Sterlington PLLC is a full-service law firm focusing on complex corporate, litigation, executive compensation, and private wealth matters. As a firm, we focus on the economic as well as the legal aspects of our matters.
Among other strengths, Sterlington is the ultimate law firm for founders, senior executives, and UHNWIs as well as their related businesses.

Learn more at: www.sterlingtonlaw.com/

The opportunity

If we find a role that suits you well, we will contact you. In the meantime, don't hesitate to apply for any roles that interest you.

At Sterlington, we believe that world-class talent has no boundaries. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where unique perspectives are valued and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Senior Trusts & Estates Attorney (Of Counsel) – Ultra High Net Worth Practice

Location: United States (Hybrid)

Practice Group: Private Wealth, Family Offices and Exempt Organizations

About Sterlingtion

Sterlington PLLC is a full-service law firm focusing on complex corporate, litigation, executive compensation, and private wealth matters. As a firm, we focus on the economic as well as the legal aspects of our matters.
Among other strengths, Sterlington is the ultimate law firm for founders, senior executives, and UHNWIs as well as their related businesses.

Learn more at: www.sterlingtonlaw.com/

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and discreet Of Counsel level Trusts & Estates Attorney to join our elite Private Wealth team. This role focuses on advising ultra-high net worth individuals and families—including entrepreneurs, executives, family offices, and legacy wealth holders—on complex estate planning, wealth transfer strategies, and sophisticated estate and gift tax mitigation.

The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a strategic mindset to navigate the legal, financial, and emotional dimensions of multigenerational wealth.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax strategies.
• Design and implement advanced estate plans using tools such as:
• Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs)
• Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs)
• Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts (IDGTs)
• Beneficiary Defective Trusts (BDITs/BDOTs)
• Nongrantor Trusts
• Charitable Lead/Charitable Remainder Trusts (CLTs/CRTs)
• Qualified Personal Residence Trusts (QPRTs)
• Private Foundations

• Oversee trust and estate administration, including probate, fiduciary compliance, and post-mortem tax planning.
• Counsel on business succession planning, including transfer of closely held entities, buy-sell agreements, and recapitalizations.
• Coordinate with family offices, investment advisors, accountants, and fiduciaries to ensure seamless execution of wealth strategies.

Experience and Qualifications

• J.D. from a top-tier law school; LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning strongly preferred
• Active membership in a U.S. state bar (FL, NY, CA, TX, IL, or DC preferred)
• Minimum eight years of experience in trusts and estates law, with a focus on UHNW clients
• Mastery of federal estate, gift, and GST tax laws; familiarity with state-level nuances and fiduciary income taxation
• Proven track record of handling planning and administration matters for clients with net worths exceeding $75M+
• Exceptional drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Client service orientation and collaborative approach

• Good discretion, high emotional intelligence and ability to manage complex client relationships with diplomacy and tact

• Experience advising family offices, business owners and multigenerational wealth structures

Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, as well as our 401(k)-retirement program.

Sterlington uses E-Verify to confirm employees' work authorization.

At Sterlington, we believe that world-class talent has no boundaries. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where unique perspectives are valued and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply