“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 […]
Riding the recruitment rollercoaster
One day this will all be history. Law firms should prepare now to win the (inevitable) forthcoming ‘war for talent’ Supply and demand are rarely balanced in recruitment. For most of my two decades in the business, candidates have held sway. Talent shortages and ferocious competition amongst ever more profitable law firms have created long […]
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. […]
An update on the British Virgin Islands
Over the years we have been accustomed to advertising jobs in the British Virgin Islands in a certain way. The biggest challenge we faced previously was avoiding the clichés of sun, sand and sea, not always easy in a place that many have described as the most beautiful in the Caribbean. In September 2017, the […]
UK report warns of more tax & more austerity. International move anyone?
“Tax burden to be highest in 30 years, says think tank”1 A new report from think tank The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS)2 estimates that the UK government will need to raise an additional £17bn in tax revenue over this parliament, as well as finding a further £34bn in tax and cuts in the next parliament. This, […]
Partner Interviews – How to write a business case without a big following
Partner Interviews – How to write a business case without a big following By some margin, the most common reason for Partnership interviews falling through is the lack of a compelling business case from the prospective lateral hire. Technical skills, strong credentials and personal fit are all vital but they are rarely the key determinant […]