I want to move to an offshore law firm – but where should I go?
When you think about it, it’s surprising that a lawyer, supposedly the most risk-averse of professionals, might be undecided about which far-flung offshore centre to up sticks and move to. But it’s actually pretty common — and perhaps it reflects that this is often a move driven by a desire for change, something all the […]
Is this the offshore job for you?
You’re committed to the move, now getting the right job is crucial. When I speak with a lawyer for the first time about an offshore move, I always say the same: ‘When the novelty of the new location wears off, you need to still like the job.’ Obvious, perhaps, but if you are being ground […]
The Cayman Islands
Received wisdom might lead you to believe that in the City, a high-level legal career only comes with compromise. You want weekends, family time, holidays, sleep? Look elsewhere. Perhaps that ‘elsewhere’ should include the Cayman Islands. The offshore sector is about as close as the legal profession gets to the ideal mix of high-quality work, […]
How much? Salaries in the offshore legal market
When discussing the possibility of an offshore move, one of the first questions we are usually asked is “How much are they paying?” And quite rightly so, there’s a lot to think about when making any career move, particularly when it involves an international relocation. On both a professional and personal level, it has to […]
“How much will I earn?” A review of offshore legal salaries
When discussing the possibility of an offshore move, one of the first questions we are usually asked is “How much are they paying?” And quite rightly so, there’s a lot to think about when making any career move, particularly when it involves an international relocation. On both a professional and personal level, it has to […]
How is the Covid 19 pandemic affecting the international legal market?
A few people have been in touch this week to ask how current events are impacting on our efforts to help them secure an international move, so I thought it might be useful to jot down some of our early impressions. Clearly, it’s a developing situation so I will come back to this and amend […]
“If I move to an offshore law firm, will I be able to come back?”
It is the question we get asked most consistently by people considering legal jobs offshore. The answer is unequivocally yes, although with one caveat…in our experience, people rarely want to. It is easy to assume that it’s the island lifestyle, a better work-life balance or the lower tax bill that keeps people offshore but there […]
I’m an English Solicitor – can you help me to find a role in the USA?
This is a tricky one. It’s not impossible but neither are the odds in your favour. For most, it’s a notoriously difficult move to pull off whether through an agent or directly. In simple terms, you’re up against huge numbers of US qualified attorneys with no visa requirements, so a firm is going to need a very […]
A move to the Channel Islands: FAQs What is the work like?
When speaking to trainee solicitors considering a move on qualification, we are often asked the same questions. Here we answer a few of those FAQs and interview lawyers who have relocated to Jersey and Guernsey to join offshore law firms. Is the work up to scratch? Offshore firms hire top-class lawyers because they do top-class […]
2020 NQ’s – Your timeline for securing an international role
If you are considering an overseas move when you qualify, it pays to do a bit of preparation in advance. The timeline below sets out a recommended process which we find works well and which allows you plenty of time to find the right opportunities, put together a compelling application and ultimately get the job. […]