**Senior Commercial Litigation Associate - Major Global Law Firm - BVI**

*SENIOR ASSOCIATE – UK OR IRISH QUALIFIED - COMMERCIAL LITIGATOR - BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS*

The BVI is a leading global dispute resolution centre and is a British overseas territory with a legal system based on English common law. It provides unparalleled career opportunities for ambitious UK qualified litigators keen to further their careers in a stunning Caribbean island setting!

Our client is a leading international offshore law firm with one of the largest and most established offices in the BVI, and a network of offices throughout the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Jersey, London, Hong Kong and further afield.  In its Tortola operation, it is actively looking to hire a senior UK qualified commercial litigator – Solicitor or Barrister - to be appointed Senior Associate in its Tier 1 Dispute Resolution Practice. 

In terms of workload, the team specialises in complex multi-jurisdictional commercial litigation and dispute resolution, mainly involving company law/shareholder disputes, insolvency, civil fraud/asset tracing and trusts.  You will not only further build upon your case management experience, but you'll be given the opportunity to gain significant advocacy experience at the interlocutory, trial and appellate levels, as well as in arbitration and mediation.

Suitable applicants will have the following profile:

• UK or Irish law qualified Commercial Litigation Solicitor or Barrister;
• Strong academic background;
• Dispute Resolution experience from a top city or regional law firm/at the Bar in a major city such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin, and/or Belfast;
• From 5+ years’ PQE.

On offer is a very attractive compensation package from USD$170,000-$190,000 per annum, and bonus at just 8% flat rate tax. Other work-related benefits include flexi-working, premium healthcare, life assurance, and 25 days annual leave plus a generous relocation package. On the lifestyle front, you'll have an idyllic life outside of the office, enjoying island life and surrounded by beautiful white sand beaches set against a picturesque mountainous backdrop, and with plenty of leisure pursuits – including scuba, sailing and hiking – on offer!  BVI is also a very friendly, community based place to live with regular social opportunities based around the islands’ numerous cafes, bars and restaurants.   

Newbold Search

Newbold Search is a leading legal recruitment boutique that specialises in placing common law trained lawyers overseas into private practice and in-house. With longstanding global client relationships, Newbold Search operates in a wide range of legal markets including:

The BVI

The Cayman Islands

Bermuda 

The Middle East

Jersey and Guernsey

The United Kingdom and Ireland