LEGAL ASSOCIATE – 3-5PQE – OFFSHORE MAGIC CIRCLE – CAYMAN ISLANDS - US$140-190,000 – 0% TAX – HR601

About this opportunity

• Our client, a leading Offshore Magic Circle law firm based in the Cayman Islands, has seen significant growth and seeks high-calibre Corporate & Commercial, Litigation, Insolvency and Finance lawyers to join their busy offices in the Caribbean, Bermuda & Channel Islands
• Its team of ex-City and overseas lawyers works with prestigious international financial and corporate clients including global financial institutions, investment banks, arrangers, promoters and managers, leading law firms, accounting firms, major corporations, partnerships, trust companies and other fiduciaries
• The practice enjoys a close relationship with peers in London and New York, so Associates benefit from having stimulating and complex work
• This opportunity will best suit positive-minded lawyers with good commercial acumen and exemplary client care skills
• A market competitive salary and all the low-tax advantages of working offshore are on offer, together with an enhanced quality of life and career development through world-class cross-border work with like-minded, high-calibre colleagues and first-class clients
• Aside from the dynamic working environment, your remuneration package will include a discretionary performance based bonus, pension, work permit sponsorship and comprehensive health insurance
• If you're looking for a challenging role that will internationalise your life, we encourage you to apply

What you'll need

• To be successful, you must be admitted to practice under common law with a minimum of 3+ years’ PQE, gained from a top law firm in England & Wales, Scotland, Australia, New Zealand or Canada
• Excellent academics, outstanding technical and client-facing skills, an aptitude for working well in a team, and the ability to think outside the box are pre-requisites for success
• Whilst no prior offshore experience is necessary, applications are also welcome from candidates with relevant experience already working offshore

How to apply

• To apply, attach your résumé or include a link to your LinkedIn profile
• If you don't provide one of the above, we can't progress your application

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