Associate Litigation (4-8PQE), British Virgin Islands
An innovative boutique law firm is looking for a Litigation Associate (4-8 PQE) to join its litigation practice in the growing BVI offices.
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.
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, and insolvency 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 while working in a purely remote environment.
Responsibilities:
- Researching potential legal theories and arguments across a wider 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, and contractual 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 the Sterlington BVI venture
Qualifications and Attributes:
- 4-8 years PQE, having completed a training contract within a UK Top100 law firm or strong litigation boutique
- Experience working in an international offshore law firm
- 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 are essential
Sterlington is a full-service law firm that combines legal and commercial excellence with modern ways of practicing.
Kindly be aware that salaries are presented in the local currency specified in the job advertisement. We invite qualified candidates from around the world to apply, emphasizing that those chosen for the position will have the opportunity to engage in discussions regarding local market rates and the corresponding salary for the advertised role.
This position is not currently open to recruiting agency submissions.