“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…
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Riding the recruitment rollercoaster
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…
How is the Covid 19 pandemic affecting the international legal market?
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…
“If I move to an offshore law firm, will I be able to come back?”
“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…
FAQ: I’m an English Solicitor – can you help me to find a role in the USA?
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…
A move to the Channel Islands: FAQs
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…
A move to the Channel Islands: Advice for a Newly Qualified Solicitor
A move to the Channel Islands: Advice for a Newly Qualified Solicitor “With net NQ starting salaries up to 60% higher than in the regional market, it’s easy to see why an ever-increasing number of trainees are beginning their legal…
2020 NQ’s – Your timeline for securing an international role
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…
Client Guide. Stand out when competing for the best candidates.
Client Guide. Stand out when competing for the best candidates. In the international and offshore markets it is commonplace for the best candidates to be speaking with at least two or three law firms, and in many cases harvesting offers…
Client Guide. Are they serious about an international move?
Client Guide. Are they serious about an international move? Perhaps the biggest challenge for those of us involved in international recruitment is how to gauge whether an applicant is serious about making the move. Will they go through with it…