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…
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“How much will I earn?” A review of offshore legal salaries
“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…
“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…
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…
Trainees – Maximise your chances of securing an international move
Trainees – Maximise your chances of securing an international move FAQ’s: I’m training with a good law firm, how do I give myself the best chance of securing an international position on qualification? Choose your practice areas carefully. Think about where…
Building a Successful Relationship with your International Recruiter
Building a Successful Relationship with your International Recruiter 1. Recruit a consultant Use a recruitment consultant. Yes ‘we would say that’, but unless you know the target market well, have a grasp of firm cultures, enjoy organising multiple interviews/trips across…
Post-holiday blues or time for a change?
Post-holiday blues or time for a change? So here we are again, the holidays are over (for those of us with kids in school at least) and we’re back at the desk, staring down the barrel of a four-month stretch…