Lawyers, Company Secretaries and Legal Personal Assistants

Elevate Search & Recruitment Ltd; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Jobbeschreibung

We’re partnering with several leading law firms and corporate service providers in Bermuda who are actively seeking Irish and other Common Law qualified Lawyers, Company Secretaries, and Legal Personal Assistants to join their teams across a range of practice areas and corporate services roles.

Counsel – 8 years’+ PQE (Dispute Resolution / Commercial Litigation) – $250K+

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Counsel to join a leading offshore legal practice in Bermuda. The role involves advising on a broad range of corporate and dispute resolution matters, managing complex client relationships, and leading a team of junior lawyers. You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality legal advice, overseeing case management, mentoring associates, and contributing to business development initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with at least eight years’ post‑qualification experience, strong technical expertise in company law, exceptional drafting and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters effectively. This position offers exposure to high-value international work, leadership opportunities, and excellent career progression.

Senior Associate – 5 years’+ PQE (Dispute Resolution / Contentious Regulatory) – $200K+

A leading offshore law firm is seeking a Senior Associate (Contentious Regulatory Specialist) with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contentious regulatory, investigations, or enforcement matters, with proven experience advising financial institutions, corporates, and professionals on complex regulatory issues and disputes. You’ll work closely with senior partners on high‑value cross‑border matters, contribute to business development, and mentor junior team members. This role offers exposure to international regulatory work, excellent career progression, and a collaborative, high‑performing environment.

Company Secretary – 3 years’+ experience – $90K+

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Administrator to join a leading corporate services team in Bermuda. Working under the guidance of a Senior Manager, you will support a portfolio of client entities, assisting with statutory and regulatory compliance, corporate transactions, and board processes. Responsibilities include maintaining corporate records in line with the Bermuda Companies Act, liaising with the Bermuda Monetary Authority and Registrar of Companies, assisting with incorporations and onboarding, and ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met. The ideal candidate has 3+ years’ experience in legal, financial services, or corporate administration, a law or business degree, and strong communication, problem‑solving, and organisational skills. Progress toward or completion of the Chartered Governance (ICSA) qualification is an advantage.

Legal Personal Assistants (2 positions – Corporate & Dispute Resolution) – $85,000 to $100,000

We’re currently seeking two Legal Executive Assistants to join a leading law firm in Bermuda – one supporting the Corporate team and the other the Dispute Resolution team. These roles involve providing high‑level administrative and secretarial support, including document preparation, file management, billing coordination, diary management, and client communication. You’ll assist with drafting legal documents, managing correspondence, coordinating meetings, and ensuring all deadlines and procedures are met efficiently. The ideal candidates will have at least five years’ experience in a legal or professional services environment, advanced Microsoft Office skills, strong attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication.

What our clients offer in Bermuda

• Market‑leading tax‑free salaries
• Strong bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits including but not limited to healthcare and pension
• Flights and accommodation for the 1st month
• 365 days of sun

Why we’re different

Elevate Executive Selection is the island’s only international Executive Search company and is led by Sylvia Jones, Director (originally from Ireland) which is supported by our office in Dublin.

How we can help

• We have 14+ years of advising on overseas moves, returns and career planning around both;
• We have Partner and Director level contacts with the firms and in‑house clients in Bermuda so your CV is not just a CV in an inbox, but a recommendation from a known and trusted advisor;
• We are able to give you a boots‑on‑the‑ground view of the people, the workstreams and everything else that is hard to access as a candidate in a different market.

Contact us

Justin Loughnane, Head of Legal Recruitment: (m)

James Fitzsimons, Managing Director: (m)

Elevate Executive Selection Dublin works with local and international clients to provide a comprehensive approach to executive search and recruitment. We believe that placing the right people is essential to the success of any organization.

All conversations with, and applications through, Elevate Executive Selection are strictly confidential.

Skills

• lawyer
• company secretary
• corporate secretary
• legal executive
• legal personal assistant
• legal secretary

Benefits

• Performance Bonus
• Health
• Pension
• Travel Allowance
• Housing Allowance / Accommodation