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COMMERCIAL LITIGATION (6 - 10 PQE) (BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS) (US$170K - US$210K) (8% TAX)

Employer
Winchester Search – Offshore
Location
British Virgin Islands
Salary
US$170K - US$210K (8% TAX)
Closing date
14 Nov 2024
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Job Details

An excellent opportunity for a high calibre 6 - 10 PQE commercial litigation lawyer, whether solicitor or barrister, to join the BVI office of this tier 1 ranked global offshore firm. You will need to be admitted in the UK or Eastern Caribbean and have gained high quality experience of commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters at a highly-regarded regional, national, international or offshore firm. Areas of work in which you can expect to be involved include insolvency, banking and finance disputes, civil fraud, asset-tracing, company law disputes, contractual disputes, professional negligence and trusts disputes. You will also have the opportunity to participate in business development, conferences, seminars and internal training.

Winchester Search is a boutique independent search and selection firm serving the offshore, Asian, Australian and London markets. Simon Scott, head of our offshore practice, has specialised in recruiting lawyers for offshore law firms since 2009 including working in Grand Cayman for four and a half years during this period. He is a Cambridge University graduate who initially practised as an employment lawyer before switching to legal recruitment in 1996. With over a decade's experience of the offshore market behind him, he has forged strong relationships with managing partners, heads of department and senior HR personnel at all the major offshore firms. 

There are several compelling reasons why a significant number of lawyers from the world’s leading international law firms across the globe decide every year to make a combined career and lifestyle move to Cayman, BVI and Bermuda:

Remuneration

Due to the low tax rates you can earn more than at Magic or Silver Circle firms in London whilst working more predictable hours, still being able to undertake interesting, high-value work on behalf of major blue-chip clients, and having greater client contact and opportunity for travel and business development.

Quality of life

(a)  Superb climate (average daily high temperatures range from 29C - 33C in Grand Cayman; 28C – 31C in BVI; and 20C – 30C in Bermuda). 

(b)  Much shorter commute to work (whether on foot or by bike, scooter or car).

(c)  Being able to live in close proximity to the ocean. 

(d)  Far more relaxed nature of island life. 

(e)  Extremely picturesque surroundings where there is virtually zero air pollution.

(f)  The climate lends itself to participation in sport and outdoor activities, whether water sports and activities (swimming, snorkelling, paddle-boarding, kitesurfing, scuba diving, fishing, sailing, jet-skiing, canoeing), team sports (there are leagues for football, cricket, rugby, hockey etc) or individual sports and activities (cycling, jogging, crossfit, outdoor yoga, golf, tennis).   

Ease of transition

All the islands have English as their main language and have a very friendly, lively and cosmopolitan expat community (circa 50% of the population in Bermuda, BVI and Cayman are expats drawn from every corner of the globe), which makes settling into island life much easier. In addition, no exams are necessary to get admitted and practise in Cayman, BVI or Bermuda.

Please note that we are only able to respond to applicants who satisfy the criteria set out in the job spec above and whom we believe will be of interest to our clients.

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Company

Winchester Search is a boutique search and selection firm with offices in London, Hong Kong and Melbourne and an associated office in Auckland, serving the London, Asian, Australasian and Offshore markets. We specialise in the the recruitment of lawyers at all levels of seniority (from NQ to Partner) and provide discreet, professional and tailored recruitment services to a broad range of clients including the leading UK, US, Australasian and Offshore firms in our markets.
 

 

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Location
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United Kingdom

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