Job Vacancy Details
Corporate Lawyer
Private Practice
Moscow
Permanent
Updated December 18, 2008
Our client is one of the Offshore 'Magic Circle'. Following their recent launch in Russia, they are looking to recruit a Corporate Lawyer to head up their Corporate, transactional practice. You will be working with a high degree of responsibility from the start, working in a role that allows you to combine top-tier technical work with the entrepreneurial side of marketing the firm and Business Development. The main services of the firm revolve around providing advice to international clients on Corporate law across the firm's three major offshore jurisdictions: Bermuda, BVI and the Cayman Islands. Transactional work will focus on M&As, IPOs, and general Company Formation and Corporate advice on the three jurisdictions. This opportunity offers excellent prospects for future development in the firm, across multiple jurisdictions.
Who we're looking for
• Candidates MUST hold a Common-Law qualification, with strong experience gained from a top City or regional firm.
• Alternatively, Russian-qualified candidates with experience in a Common-Law jurisdiction with also be considered.
• You must be willing to relocate to Moscow, and to growing the firm.
• If qualified from another Common-Law jurisdiction than the UK, you should be willing to requalify in one of the firm's key jurisdictions (Cayman, BVI, or Bermuda).
• You should be committed to growing the firm in Russia, training junior members of staff and using strong interpersonal skills to develop the client base.
About our client
Our client is an exceptional Offshore law firm, with practices across the globe. The firm specialises in providing exceptional client service, with a focus on Corporate advice on the Bermuda, BVI and Cayman Islands' jurisdictions. They have recently launched their first Russian practice, specialising in advising Russian, and Eastern European clients, on Offshore law.
What's on offer
A competitive remuneration package, with relocation allowance; excellent quality of work with high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to grow the practice; excellent quality of life in one of the most glamorous and fastest-growing economic centres in the world.
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 020 7831 2000.
Job Ref: 12971528
Your application will be sent to Sarah Chitrin.
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