Corporate Lawyer - Bermuda

Origin Legal; City Of London; Remote; GBP 111,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

A large offshore law firm is looking for an experienced corporate lawyer in Bermuda. The role involves advising clients on cross-border transactions and engaging in business development. Candidates need to be overseas qualified and possess relevant corporate experience, with a salary range of $150k-$200k and comprehensive benefits. This is an opportunity for lawyers seeking a career change from traditional city law firms.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation package

Low tax-rate salary

Qualifications

• Overseas qualified lawyers must have relevant qualifications.
• 3-6 years’ PQE required for the position.
• Experience from a leading UK or equivalent commercial firm.

Responsibilities

• Advise international clients on high-value cross-border transactions.
• Work closely with corporate partners in Bermuda.
• Engage in business development activities.

Skills

Corporate experience

Client-facing role

Business development

Education

Admitted in the UK or equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction

Job description

Life in paradise doesn’t have to mean compromising on your career. This large offshore law firm is growing consistently across its network of global offices, nowhere more so than in Bermuda where its corporate practice goes from strength to strength.

This is an opportunity for an experienced lawyer to work with some of the best corporate partners on the island, advising an international client base on the Bermudian elements of high-value cross-border transactions spanning mainstream corporate and investment funds. Everyone is client facing and encouraged to play an active role in business development, making this ideal for someone seeking long-term career progression as well as a change from the typical City law firm. The low-tax salary and package is attractive.

Requirements

• Overseas qualified lawyers 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’ PQE (minimum 3 years’ PQE required for work permit).
• Relevant corporate experience gained with a leading UK/equivalent commercial firm is essential.

Package

• Salary negotiable depending on experience (expected to be in the range of $150k-$200k p/a with a low tax-rate).
• 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.