If you are an ambitious employment lawyer who wants to take on a varied workload, advising sophisticated, ‘employer’ clients, this premier offshore law firm could be your ideal next move. Joining a highly successful team you can expect to work on a range of tailored and technically complex work spanning the entire employment and data protection spectrum, both advisory and contentious. You will be client-facing from the outset and will play an important part in the team’s proactive business development efforts. It is likely to suit someone with the technical skills to do excellent work for clients with high expectations, and the communication skills to build strong relationships. The firm has a positive culture, and lawyers tend to settle in well here. People work hard but the balance is as good as you will find at this level of practice, leaving plenty of time to enjoy the many attractions of life on this beautiful island. Requirements Admitted in the UK, Ireland or an equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction (such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada or South Africa). Likely to suit someone with up to 2 years’ PQE. (All suitable applicants considered). Experience of (or for NQs, a seat in) employment law and/or associated areas such as employee benefits, pensions or data protection would be an advantage. Applicants with a corporate or disputes background and a genuine determination to move into employment law will also be considered. Package Competitive salary, 20% tax rate. Benefits and excellent bonus scheme. Relocation package (flights temporary accommodation on arrival expenses allowance). Process Interviews will take place by videoconference Start dates negotiable (depending on your notice period). Our clients provide comprehensive assistance with any required visas and relocation. The Channel Islands For a city-based lawyer who thrives on big-ticket work but craves an escape from the rat race, few places compete with the Channel Islands, home to two of the world’s premier offshore financial centres. Jersey and Guernsey have strong and highly competitive legal sectors, housing teams that number many alumni of the leading London or international outfits amongst their ranks. They do complex blue-chip work, in a nice environment without the trappings of a big law firm culture. Work-life balance tends to be good, leaving plenty of time to enjoy what is an enviable coastal lifestyle and London is only an hour away making it easy to get that city fix when (or if) you need it. Origin Legal International Our team has 25 years’ experience of helping lawyers to make international and offshore moves. If you would like to find out more about this role or chat about an overseas move in general, please get in touch.