Exceptional opportunity for a Banking lawyer with circa 3-8 years PQE to make the move to an intentional law firm in the Cayman Islands.
ABOUT THE CAYMAN ISLANDS
- The Cayman Islands is a self-governing British Overseas Territory in the western Caribbean Sea.
- It is a leading and sophisticated offshore financial centre and the domicile of choice for investment structures and complex insurance products.
- It is about 1 hour’s flight from Miami and a 12 hour flight from the UK.
ABOUT THE FIRM
- A leading international law firm with over 7 offices globally.
- The firm mainly comprises UK, Australia, Canadian and New Zealand qualified lawyers who have worked for international or leading national law firms previously.
THE ROLE
You will get a broad banking & finance role. The firm is particularly interested in lawyers with experience in:
- Real estate finance;
- Acquisition finance;
- Fund finance;
- Energy and natural resource finance;
- Project finance.
- Restructuring:
- Enforcement of security;
- Loan to own transactions;
- Distressed lending.
The role is extremely entrepreneurial and you will be heavily involved in marketing to end clients and law firms in New York.
WHY GO TO CAYMAN?
- A change of environment and a new adventure;
- Good work/life balance;
- Good money combined with no income tax;
- Shorter commute;
- Outdoor lifestyle;
- Travelling the world – USA/South America on your doorstep;
- Grand Cayman is a great place for children to grow up;
- Very sociable for young professionals;
- Very safe place to live;
- First class accommodation;
- www.caymanresident.com – for further info.
REMUNERATION AND RELOCATION
- From US$150,000 to $210,000 tax free plus up to 30% bonus.
- Relocation allowance, air fares, work permit fees and up to 4 weeks’ temporary accommodation.
IS IT A GOOD CAREER MOVE?
- Most lawyers that go offshore do not regret their decision and many will become Partners in the firms that they join. With offices around the world there is also now a way back “home” wherever that may be.
- Many offshore lawyers will not head back to the mainstream UK and US firms and this is because they do not want to.
- They have found a work/life balance that pays them well and gives them time to enjoy themselves.
- Partners in offshore firms often look fitter and younger than their peers back in the UK.
To APPLY:
For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact:
David Thomson, Director
Tel: +44 (0) 131 450 7164
Email: david@thomsonlrc.com