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<p><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":160}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Among other strengths, Sterlington is the ultimate law firm for founders, senior executives, and UHNWIs as well as their related businesses.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":160}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Learn more at: <a href="https://www.sterlingtonlaw.com">www.sterlingtonlaw.com</a></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":200}"> </span></p>
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<p><strong>The Role:</strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">You will work directly with senior corporate partners; Chambers USA-ranked practitioners who were trained at Cravath, Schulte Roth, and the top M&A desks in the country. Expect real responsibility from day one.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":160}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Representing buyers, sellers, and founders in M&A transactions valued from $50M to $1B+</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Joint venture structuring and negotiation across a range of industries</li>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Investment management and fund work; including spinouts, rollups, and manager combinations</li>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Finance, fintech, and crypto transactions at the intersection of capital markets and emerging tech</li>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Cybersecurity and data privacy deal-related issues</li>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Tax-integrated deal structuring with our dedicated tax team embedded in every transaction<span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":60,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">The work is commercially driven and practically focused. You will not spend years doing diligence. You will be in the room.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":200}"> </span></p>
<p><strong>WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:</strong></p>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW71996301 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW71996301 BCX8">We </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW71996301 BCX8">hire on</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW71996301 BCX8"> three pillars, weighted equally. All three </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW71996301 BCX8">matter</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW71996301 BCX8">. Not two.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW71996301 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"335559739":160}"> <br></span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">PEDIGREE</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">You trained at an AmLaw 30 firm, ideally in a top-tier M&A or corporate practice. Your law school prepared you for the most complex work in the market. 4–8 years of post-law school experience in corporate transactions, with meaningful exposure to joint ventures and a variety of deal structures.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">DEAL CAPABILITY</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">You've led diligence workstreams, drafted and negotiated acquisition agreements, and managed deal timelines without constant supervision. You are commercially minded; you understand the economics of a deal, not just the documentation. You're the associate partners want on their most complex transactions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">AI ORIENTATION</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Technology orientation is not a bonus at Sterlington. It is a first-tier criterion equal to pedigree and firm experience. We weight all three the same.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":40,"335559739":40}"> <span class="TextRun SCXW215177315 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW215177315 BCX8"> If AI has made you faster, smarter, and more valuable than your peers, we want to hear exactly how</span></span></span></p>
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<p><strong>WHY STERLINGTON</strong></p>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Top-of-market compensation, structured around your experience and what you bring to the table</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">No office mandate. We hire A-players and trust them to work.</li>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">Real exposure to senior partners and clients from year one, not five.</li>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">A practice organized around client outcomes, not practice group politics.</li>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">A clear path to counsel; and we promote from within. </li>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">A firm that is already AI-native, not one that's planning to be.<span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":60,"335559739":60}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong>COMPENSATION</strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Compensation at Sterlington is competitive and structured around the quality of the person and the context they bring. We take both seriously. Full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":160}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Sterlington uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization. </span></p>
<p><em><span data-teams="true">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</span></em></p>
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Perks & benefits
- 401k
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