Litigation Associate – Bermuda Relocation

Candidate Source; City Of London; On-site; GBP 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Sponsored work permit

Job summary

Hamilton-based Bermuda law firm seeks an experienced Litigation Associate to join its Dispute Resolution team. You will run your own matters and work alongside senior attorneys on a broad commercial disputes caseload. Bermuda work is international, with cross-border, high-value disputes and no personal income tax.

Relocation support and a sponsored work permit are available as part of the package. A Commonwealth designation and a track record of strong advocacy are required.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' post-qualification experience.
• A recognised Commonwealth designation (England & Wales, Australia, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand, Ireland or similar).
• Proven advocacy with a track record of conducting litigation in court.
• Solid general commercial litigation experience is essential.
• Strong legal research and opinion writing.

Responsibilities

• Run commercial litigation from instruction through to hearing, appearing at various levels of court.
• Produce legal research and written opinions.
• Deal directly with local and international clients.

Skills

Litigation

Client communication

Legal research

Time management

Cross-border disputes

Education

Qualified lawyer – Commonwealth designation

Job description

Fed up of the UK and fancy a lifestyle change? A leading Bermuda law firm is looking for an experienced Litigation Associate to join its Dispute Resolution team in Hamilton. You will run your own matters and work alongside the senior attorneys on a broad commercial disputes caseload. Bermuda work is genuinely international: the island is a major centre for insurance, reinsurance and investment funds, so the disputes are cross-border, high value and rarely routine. Bermuda also has no personal income tax.

Thinking about a move overseas? Bermuda is calling.

Why Bermuda?

• Almost tax-free income
• Year-round warm climate
• Stunning beaches and outdoor lifestyle
• Safe, friendly community
• Relocation support
• Sponsored work permit

What you’ll be doing as a Litigation Associate

Running commercial litigation from instruction through to hearing, appearing at various levels of court, producing legal research and written opinions, then dealing directly with local and international clients.

What we’re looking for in a Litigation Associate

• At least 3 years' post-qualification experience
• A recognised Commonwealth designation (England and Wales, Australia, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand, Ireland or similar)
• Proven advocacy, with a track record of conducting litigation to a high standard in court
• Solid general commercial litigation experience, which is essential
• Strong legal research and opinion writing
• Confident, courteous communication with clients, lawyers and colleagues
• The organisation to carry a busy caseload and several live matters at once
• Discretion and sound judgement
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours when a matter demands it
• Experience in debt recovery and enforcement, contentious estates, landlord and tenant or banking enforcement is particularly welcome. An interest in business development is an advantage.