Senior Commercial Litigation Lawyer – British Virgin Islands

Origin Legal; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious offshore law firm is seeking an experienced commercial litigation lawyer for their BVI office. This senior position involves advising on complex commercial disputes and nurturing junior talent while participating in client management. Ideal for ambitious lawyers, offering a salary between USD160k-USD200k, comprehensive benefits, and a relocation package. Enjoy a new lifestyle in the beautiful British Virgin Islands, perfect for those who seek a serene environment away from city life.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Bonus

Relocation package

Qualifications

• Overseas qualified lawyers must be admitted in the UK.
• At least 5 years’ PQE required.
• Experience from a reputable UK law firm is essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex commercial, insolvency, and financial disputes.
• Take a lead role on matters and assist junior colleagues.
• Contribute to client management and marketing efforts.

Skills

Complex commercial disputes

Lead Associate experience

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister admitted in the UK

Job description

This prestigious offshore law firm is looking for an experienced commercial litigation lawyer to join its thriving BVI office. You will become part of a small, highly respected team, advising an international client base on abroad range of complex commercial, insolvency and financial services disputes.

Joining at a senior level, you will be encouraged to take a lead role on matters, assist in the development of more junior colleagues, and playa full part in client management and marketing efforts. It is perhaps the ideal opportunity for someone with the drive and ambition to progress their career, but who also craves a complete change of lifestyle outside of the office.

Requirements

• Overseas qualified lawyers (Solicitor or Barrister) must be admitted in the UK.
• Likely to suit someone with at least 5 years’ PQE.
• You will need experience of complex commercial disputes from a good commercial/chancery chambers or UK/equivalent law firm. Experience acting as lead Associate would be beneficial.

Package

• Salary likely to be in the range of USD160k-USD200k with a low tax-rate (c8%).
• 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

British Virgin Islands

For some, the BVI is the pick of the Caribbean. A mountainous, rain forested interior surrounded by picture-postcard bays, it is probably not far from the idyllic image that might cross your mind when you ponder whether there is ‘more to life’. It’s not for everyone. You will need to be comfortable with a slower pace, you will see its remoteness as a gift rather than an inconvenience, and you will be the sort of person who gets more out of sailing, diving, or relaxing on the beach than you do from the buzz of city life. If that’s you, you will love it here. Not to mention that the work, much of it emanating out of China/Asia, is some of the most interesting and challenging in the sector.

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.