Legal Outsourcing Associate

About the role

Sterlington PLLC is seeking a Legal Outsourcing Associate to support sophisticated, cross‑border outsourcing and commercial transactions for a global client base. The position is fully remote and offers direct interaction with senior partners and high‑value matters.

Key responsibilities

• Advise clients on IT outsourcing, BPO, SaaS, cloud, and digital infrastructure agreements.
• Drive AI‑powered process automation across legal and operational functions.
• Lead drafting and negotiation of master services agreements, statements of work, and vendor contracts.
• Partner with senior stakeholders on strategic structuring of cross‑border outsourcing relationships.
• Navigate regulatory, data‑privacy, and operational‑risk issues in technology‑driven transactions.
• Collaborate with Corporate, Privacy, Executive Compensation, and other practice areas.
• Manage multiple high‑stakes matters in a fast‑paced, client‑facing environment.

Required profile

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

Required skills

What we offer

• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Direct access to senior partners and lean deal teams.
• Opportunity to own and shape complex, high‑value matters.