Winchester Search – Offshore
CORPORATE (9 - 15 PQE) (BERMUDA) (TO US$250K+) (9% TAX)
Winchester Search – Offshore, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States
Overview
The Cayman office of this highly-regarded global offshore firm are currently looking for a high calibre corporate lawyer with between 6 - 8 years' PQE. You will need to be admitted in either the UK, Australia, New Zealand or Canada and have gained your experience at a top-flight international or offshore firm. The team acts for a blue-chip client base that includes major international financial institutions, multinational businesses, global investment firms and leading onshore law firms. The role will cover all aspects of corporate and finance transaction matters such as financing, banking, private equity, insurance/reinsurance, structuring and restructuring, investment funds, investments relating to lending, fund finance, asset finance, as well as capital markets, joint ventures, digital assets, asset management, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, M&A, etc.
Responsibilities
Handle corporate and finance transaction matters across a range of sectors and clients.
Work on financing, banking, private equity, insurance/reinsurance, structuring and restructuring, investment funds, lending-related investments, fund finance, and asset finance.
Involvement in capital markets, joint ventures, digital assets, asset management, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
Support M&A deals and related corporate work, with opportunities for client contact and business development.
Qualifications
Between 6 and 8 years’ PQE in corporate law.
Admission to practice in the UK, Australia, New Zealand or Canada.
Experience at a top-flight international or offshore firm.
About Winchester Search Winchester Search is a boutique independent search and selection firm serving the offshore, Asian, Australian and London markets. Simon Scott, head of our offshore practice, has specialised in recruiting lawyers for offshore law firms since 2009 including work in Grand Cayman for four and a half years. He is a Cambridge University graduate who initially practised as an employment lawyer before switching to legal recruitment in 1996. With over a decade's experience in the offshore market, he has forged strong relationships with managing partners, heads of department and senior HR personnel at major offshore firms.
Why lawyers move to Cayman, BVI and Bermuda
Remuneration:
Due to low tax rates, you can earn more than at Magic or Silver Circle firms in London while working more predictable hours, undertaking interesting, high-value work for major blue-chip clients, and maintaining greater client contact and travel opportunities.
Quality of life:
Superb climate, relaxed island life, proximity to the ocean, low air pollution, opportunities for healthy outdoor activities, and a short commute to work.
Ease of transition:
English is the main language; cosmopolitan expat communities are large; no exams are necessary to get admitted; direct flights to London and North American cities.
Note: We are only able to respond to applicants who satisfy the criteria set out in the job specification above and whom we believe will be of interest to our clients.
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The Cayman office of this highly-regarded global offshore firm are currently looking for a high calibre corporate lawyer with between 6 - 8 years' PQE. You will need to be admitted in either the UK, Australia, New Zealand or Canada and have gained your experience at a top-flight international or offshore firm. The team acts for a blue-chip client base that includes major international financial institutions, multinational businesses, global investment firms and leading onshore law firms. The role will cover all aspects of corporate and finance transaction matters such as financing, banking, private equity, insurance/reinsurance, structuring and restructuring, investment funds, investments relating to lending, fund finance, asset finance, as well as capital markets, joint ventures, digital assets, asset management, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, M&A, etc.
Responsibilities
Handle corporate and finance transaction matters across a range of sectors and clients.
Work on financing, banking, private equity, insurance/reinsurance, structuring and restructuring, investment funds, lending-related investments, fund finance, and asset finance.
Involvement in capital markets, joint ventures, digital assets, asset management, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
Support M&A deals and related corporate work, with opportunities for client contact and business development.
Qualifications
Between 6 and 8 years’ PQE in corporate law.
Admission to practice in the UK, Australia, New Zealand or Canada.
Experience at a top-flight international or offshore firm.
About Winchester Search Winchester Search is a boutique independent search and selection firm serving the offshore, Asian, Australian and London markets. Simon Scott, head of our offshore practice, has specialised in recruiting lawyers for offshore law firms since 2009 including work in Grand Cayman for four and a half years. He is a Cambridge University graduate who initially practised as an employment lawyer before switching to legal recruitment in 1996. With over a decade's experience in the offshore market, he has forged strong relationships with managing partners, heads of department and senior HR personnel at major offshore firms.
Why lawyers move to Cayman, BVI and Bermuda
Remuneration:
Due to low tax rates, you can earn more than at Magic or Silver Circle firms in London while working more predictable hours, undertaking interesting, high-value work for major blue-chip clients, and maintaining greater client contact and travel opportunities.
Quality of life:
Superb climate, relaxed island life, proximity to the ocean, low air pollution, opportunities for healthy outdoor activities, and a short commute to work.
Ease of transition:
English is the main language; cosmopolitan expat communities are large; no exams are necessary to get admitted; direct flights to London and North American cities.
Note: We are only able to respond to applicants who satisfy the criteria set out in the job specification above and whom we believe will be of interest to our clients.
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