Corporate Lawyer - Bermuda

Origin Legal; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent offshore law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer to join its Bermuda office. You will work closely with top corporate partners, advising on high-value cross-border transactions and engaging in business development. This role is suitable for lawyers with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE and relevant international experience. The position offers a low-tax salary and comprehensive relocation package, making it an enticing opportunity for career progression in an idyllic setting.

Benefits

Relocation package

Comprehensive benefits and bonus

Qualifications

• Overseas qualified lawyers must be admitted in the UK or an equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction (Australia, New Zealand or Canada).
• 3-8 years’ PQE (minimum 3 years’ PQE required for work permit).
• Relevant experience with a leading UK/equivalent international law firm is essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise international clients on high-value cross-border transactions.
• Play an active role in business development and client relationships.

Skills

Relevant international law experience

Client-facing skills

Business development

Education

Admitted in the UK or equivalent jurisdiction

Job description

Corporate Lawyer - Bermuda

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, corporate finance, and commercial/regulatory matters. 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 (Australia, New Zeland or Canada).
• Likely to suit someone with 3‑8 years’ PQE (minimum 3 years’ PQE required for work permit).
• Relevant experience gained with a leading UK/equivalent international law firm is essential.

Package

• Salary negotiable depending on experience (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.