Commercial Litigation Lawyer (Barrister/Advocate) - Bermuda

Origin Legal; London; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected offshore law firm is looking for an experienced commercial litigation advocate to join its Bermuda-based Dispute Resolution team. Successful candidates will handle high-value disputes, engage in court work, and enjoy comprehensive relocation support and benefits, including a low-tax salary. This is an exceptional opportunity for motivated lawyers seeking a rewarding career change in a desirable location.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and bonus

Relocation package (flights + accommodation)

Qualifications

• Overseas qualified with admission in UK or equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction.
• 3-6 years’ PQE required, with minimum 3 years for work permit.
• Experience in general commercial, banking, financial services, or insolvency disputes.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile disputes in a collaborative team.
• Engage in court work on complex commercial matters.
• Involve in contentious insolvency and fraud cases.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Drafting skills

Opinion-writing skills

Education

Qualified solicitor advocate or barrister

Job description

This respected offshore law firm is seeking an experienced commercial litigation advocate to join its growing Bermuda-based Dispute Resolution practice.

You will become part of a highly regarded team, working on a diverse range of high-value and complex matters, including commercial disputes, contentious insolvency, banking and financial services litigation, commercial fraud, and some high-value trust disputes. You can expect reasonably regular court work, requiring strong advocacy, drafting, and opinion-writing skills.

This role offers the chance to take the lead on high-profile disputes while being part of a collaborative and friendly team. It’s an excellent opportunity for a motivated lawyer seeking a rewarding career move and a change of lifestyle in an exceptional offshore setting.

Requirements

• Overseas qualified lawyers (solicitor advocate or barrister) must be admitted in the UK or an equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction (such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada or South Africa).
• Likely to suit someone with 3-6 years’ Call/PQE (minimum 3 years’ PQE required for work permit).
• Good advocacy skills with experience in general commercial, banking, financial services, and/or insolvency disputes.

Package

• Low-tax salary negotiable depending on experience (expected to be in the range $140k-$200k).
• Comprehensive benefits and bonus.
• Relocation package (flights + temporary accommodation on arrival + expenses allowance).

Process

• Interviews will take place by videoconference
• Start dates typically around 3-6 months later (depending on your notice period).
• Our clients provide comprehensive assistance with visas and relocation.

Bermuda

Bermuda offers you the opportunity to live and work in one of the world’s most desirable locations. The island benefits from a mild year-round climate, never too cold in the winter and rarely too hot in the summer. It is famed for its picture-postcard pink sand beaches and crystal-clear ocean, but it also has plenty of history and boasts all the attractions associated with a luxury holiday destination. And if you should need a break from island life, with regular direct flights to London, New York and other parts of the US, it is particularly well connected.

Origin Legal International

Our team has 25 years’ experience of helping lawyers to make international and offshore moves. If you would like to find out more about this role or chat about an overseas move in general, please get in touch.