Litigation Associate BVI

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.