Legal Contract Specialist

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   high-volume commercial contracts to work for a global client base that includes founders, high-growth companies, and institutional platforms. This role offers direct ownership of client relationships and counterparty negotiations   within a fully remote, modern law firm structure.    

 What You'll Do: 

• Lead the drafting and negotiation of a high-volume pipeline of commercial agreements, specifically including NDAs, master services agreements, vendor arrangements, and technology transactions ( ensuring rapid turnaround and strict adherence to internal playbooks.  
• Partner with internal teams to ensure the strategic application of legal playbooks and agentic workflows, navigating cross-border commercial considerations as required. 
• Drive AI-powered process automation across legal and operational functions. Identifying inefficiencies, deploying scalable solutions, and raising the AI fluency bar firm-wide 
•  Identify and mitigate confidentiality and commercial risks within standard transactions, expertly spotting non-standard terms and escalating complex issues outside the established playbook. 
• Collaborate  seamlessly with internal deal teams and stakeholders to ensure rapid contract turnaround and alignment on negotiation strategy. 
• Manage  a demanding, high-volume workflow in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, delivering exceptional accuracy without sacrificing speed. 
  

What We're Looking For:   

• 3-6 years of experience in commercial contracts.  

• Deep interest in AI, innovation, and the future of legal services    

• Strong background in outsourcing and commercial contracting    

• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex, high-value agreements and direct client interaction   

• LL.M. from a U.S. institution or US bar eligibility strongly preferred    

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills    

• Ability to operate independently in a lean, remote-first environment     

• Genuinely strong written and spoken English – this role involves daily interaction with English speaking clients and sophisticated counterparties. 

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.