International Legal Jobs in Private Practice



Filling offshore and international legal jobs requires a particular blend of knowledge and experience. Garfield Robbins has been a market leader in recruiting and relocating lawyers internationally for nearly 20 years. Top ranking International law firms, whether based in the Middle East, Offshore, Asia, Australia or New Zealand, offer a range of international legal vacancies for qualified lawyers or solicitors at all levels, from newly qualified, to mid level and senior assistants, to partners. At each level our clients are seeking individuals who are eager to gain, or who already have, legal experience at an international level.

The core jurisdictions we recruit into include:

• Middle East (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain)

Current Recruitment Market: Despite slowdown in Dubai, the other Middle Eastern economies remain strong with continuing investment in their infrastructure and ambitious growth plans. Abu Dhabi and Doha are quite buoyant while Saudi Arabia and other regional countries are opening up to new opportunities. The influence of the energy sector remains very strong, while projects/infrastructure, construction, IT/telecoms, Islamic finance and, to a lesser extent corporate/funds are busy, and we are also seeing more activity than previously in the litigation/arbitration area.

• Offshore (Jersey, Guernsey, Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands)

Current Recruitment Market: Lawyers specialising in the areas of banking and finance, corporate finance, funds and trusts will generally find their skills in demand, although there has been a significant slowdown in terms of transactional recruitment for both the Channel Islands and Caribbean due to the current market.  There is a strong demand for talented litigators in the Caribbean, particularly those with insolvency litigation experience.

• Southeast Asia (Hong Kong and Singapore)

Current Recruitment Market: Lawyers specialising in all commercial practice areas will be marketable in the Hong Kong and Singapore, however there has been a significant slowdown in legal recruitment due to the current market, particularly in the transactional areas.  There is strong demand for litigators, particularly shipping litigators, in Singapore at present.

• Australia / New Zealand

Current Recruitment Market: Lawyers specialising in any of the key practice areas (banking and finance; corporate/commercial; energy/resources/projects; construction; IP/IT/telecoms and to a lesser extent commercial litigation) will usually find their skills in demand, however there has been a significant slowdown in recruitment due to the current market. 

For a more detailed discussion on the current International Legal jobs market please contact one of our consultants on +44 (0) 845 671 0199 or email them at info@garfieldrobbins.com.  Any communication will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Here is a selection of our latest international private practice legal jobs:


Latest jobs

LEEDS - PROJECTS / PFI - 3 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

FANTASTIC FIRM - COMPETITIVE SALARY
Our client is looking to recruit an additional associate to join their office in Leeds. The firm's market leading projects team is one of the largest in the U...

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INTERNATIONAL FINANCE - 2 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

SILVER CIRCLE FIRM - SALARY FROM £78,000
The international finance practice of this top City firm provides advice on a wide range of banking and securities transactions. Their clients include lea...

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REAL ESTATE FINANCE - 3 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

LEADING CITY PRACTICE - SALARY FROM £82,000
This major City law firm's Real Estate Finance team is widely regarded as one of the leading specialist finance teams in the country. Focused on the fu...

Reference:35159P

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BANKING / CAPITAL MARKETS - 3 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

LEADING CITY PRACTICE - SALARY FROM £82,000
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an additional associate to join this major city law firm. The firm's Banking team provide transactional and reg...

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COMMERCIAL LITIGATION - 3 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

SILVER CIRCLE FIRM - SALARY FROM £86,000
An excellent opportunity for a talented lawyer to join this impressive Silver Circle firm. They are well-recognised as having a leading commercial litigat...

Reference:35099P

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CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION - 7 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

SILVER CIRCLE FIRM - COMPETITIVE SALARY
This progressive Silver Circle firm is currently seeking a construction litigator to join their impressive team. With an impressive level of high quality ...

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SECURITISATION / STRUCTURED FINANCE - 5 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

LEADING CITY FIRM - COMPETITIVE SALARY
This leading city law firm are looking to recruit an additional securitisation / structured finance associate to join their finance team. The ideal candidat...

Reference:35239SS

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PROPERTY LITIGATION - 5 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

LEADING CITY FIRM - COMPETITIVE SALARY
This outstanding firm is now looking to recruit an additional property litigator to join their highly effective and very busy Property Litigation team. The...

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INSURANCE LITIGATION - 4 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

DYNAMIC NATIONAL FIRM - SALARY FROM £91,500
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an additional associate to join this highly regarded national firm. This firms' Insurance & Reinsurance team adv...

Reference:35306KS

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PROPERTY LITIGATION - 1 YEAR + PQE - SALARY FROM £61,000

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

Our client is looking to recruit an additional associate to join their highly regarded law firm. The successful candidate must have strong property litigation experience gained from a similar practice...

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EMPLOYMENT - 3 YEARS + PQE - MAJOR US/INTERNATIONAL FIRM

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

An additional associate is required to join this established Employment group as an employment lawyer. The firm are seeking applicants from a Magic Circle or Silver Circle law firm, who are motivated ...

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TAX PLANNING & TRUST ADVICE - 5 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

IMPRESSIVE FIRM - COMPETITIVE SALARY
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a senior associate to join this firm's private client practice. The division deliver wealth management advice to UK an...

Reference:35189P

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CAPITAL MARKETS - 1 YEAR + PQE - MAJOR US FIRM

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an additional associate to join this major US firm's London office. The successful candidate must have in capital markets, debt or equity gained from a Magic Cir...

Reference:35336PP

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COMPETITION - 3 YEARS + PQE - MAJOR US FIRM

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

The London office of this highly respected US firm seeks to recruit additional associates with strong merger regulation and cartel experience. Candidates should come from a Magic Circle firm or from a...

Reference:35335PP

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LITIGATION - 2 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

GLOBAL LAW FIRM - SALARY FROM £72,000
This global law firm are looking to recruit an additional associate to join this highly regarded team. The team deals with all aspects of adjudication, domes...

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NON-CONTENTIOUS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - 3 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

LEADING CITY PRACTICE - SALARY FROM £82,000
This Silver Circle Firm is looking to recruit a non-contentious IP lawyer to join their team. The firm are looking for candidates with strong non-conte...

Reference:35195EP

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INSOLVENCY - 4 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

HIGHLY RESPECTED LONDON FIRM - SALARY FROM £67,000
This highly respected law firm are looking to recruit an additional insolvency associate to join their banking & insolvency team. The team have ...

Reference:35297EP

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CONTENTIOUS TRUSTS - 4 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

HIGHLY RESPECTED LONDON FIRM - SALARY FROM £67,000
This highly respected law firm are looking to recruit an additional associate to join their team. The successful applicant must have experience ...

Reference:35255PP

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FINANCIAL SERVICES - 1 YEAR + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

LEADING CITY FIRM - SALARY FROM £65,000
This excellent and well respected firm are leaders in the Corporate and Private Equity fields, with strong teams also in Funds and Finance. They now have ...

Reference:35218R

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PENSIONS - 1 YEAR + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

MAJOR UK/INTERNATIONAL FIRM - SALARY FROM £66,000
This market leading practice are looking to recruit a pensions associate to join their team. The London team advises on all aspects of pension sc...

Reference:35322SS

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ENERGY - 4 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

MAJOR NATIONAL UK FIRM - SALARY FROM £84,500
Our client is looking to recruit an additional associate to join their London office. You will be responsible for providing project and day to day ene...

Reference:35346SS

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ENERGY - 4 YEARS + PQE - US LAW FIRM

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

This US player has a global presence and one of the largest dedicated energy practices in the City. They are now looking to recruit an additional associate to support Global Project partners across th...

Reference:35369SS

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EMPLOYMENT - 3 YEARS + PQE - LEADING US FIRM

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

This leading US firm are looking for top draw employment lawyers with excellent academics to join their team. You must have has experience of, or at least a strong interest in advocacy. Candidates mu...

Reference:35377SS

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MANCHESTER - EMPLOYMENT - 1 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

DYNAMIC NATIONAL LAW FIRM
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an additional associate to join this firm's office in Manchester. The team currently consists of 8 Partners, 2 Legal Directors, 3...

Reference:35397S

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MILTON KEYNES - PROPERTY LITIGATION - 3 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

One of the leading Milton Keynes law firms are seeking to recruit an additional property litigation associate to join them. The group has six assistants, two trainees and two partners and is based acr...

Reference:34542R

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SAUDI ARABIA - CORPORATE - 2 YEARS + PQE

Location: Middle East
Sector: Private Practice

UK MAGIC CIRCLE FIRM - SALARY FROM £100,000 (TAX FREE)
Interesting in being part of a leading Corporate group in this fast-developing region? Keen to work on ground-breaking deals for top tier c...

Reference:35162R

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DAMMAM, SAUDI ARABIA - ENERGY / PROJECTS - 5 YEARS + PQE

Location: Middle East
Sector: Private Practice

LEADING INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM - SALARY FROM £140,000 (TAX FREE)
Establishing a significant presence in the Middle East has been a natural extension of this excellent firm's top tier, internation...

Reference:34629RR

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WELLINGTON / NEW ZEALAND - COMMERCIAL & ENERGY - 5 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

This leading New Zealand firm are seeking an exceptional senior associate, with partnership aspirations, to join their thriving commercial and energy team in Wellington. Working closely with a very w...

Reference:35308RR

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COMMERCIAL - 3 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

This major UK Law Firm are looking to recruit a solicitor with at least 3 years pqe to work closely alongside the partner who leads the team.  Practical experience of drafting and advising on fundamen...

Reference:35220R

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INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION - 2 YEARS + PQE IN CIVIL LAW

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

MAJOR US LAW FIRM - US SALARY PACKAGE
This highly respected firm have one of the largest and best arbitration teams in London and have an excellent opportunity for an additional associate with ci...

Reference:32936R

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LITIGATION - 2 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

RESPECTED MID-SIZE LONDON FIRM - SALARY FROM £67,000
This well-regarded and very international mid-size firm are seeking to recruit a further litigation associate to join their team. Working main...

Reference:34964RB

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NON-CONTENTIOUS ENERGY - 2 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

This highly impressive law firm are on the lookout for a non-contentious energy lawyer. This company has been in the oil & gas business for as long as many of their clients. Since the early days of No...

Reference:33656D

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LITIGATION - 2 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

GLOBAL LAW FIRM - SALARY FROM £72,000
This global law firm are looking to recruit an additional associate to join this highly regarded team. The team deals with all aspects of adjudication, domes...

Reference:35254P

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COMMERCIAL LITIGATION - 3 YEARS' + PQE - MAJOR NATIONAL FIRM

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

This major national firm now seeks to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic commercial litigation specialist to join their expanding team. Candidates will liaise closely with other teams within the Firm ...

Reference:35138KS

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COMMERCIAL LITIGATION - 3 YEARS + PQE - PREMIER CITY PRACTICE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

A fantastic opportunity to join this premier City practice. Candidates should be keen to have a varied caseload in terms of both subject matter and size and will ideally be looking to be part of a sma...

Reference:35007D

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LITIGATION / ARBITRATION - 2 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

MAJOR US FIRM - NY SALARY
This leading firm are looking to recruit a talented individual to join their growing London disputes practice. Candidates must have litigation experience, some arbitrat...

Reference:35231EP

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CONSTRUCTION / RENEWABLE ENERGY - 3 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

MID-SIZE CITY / INTERNATIONAL FIRM - SALARY FROM £83,000
Seeking the chance to do high quality work, in a friendly and supportive environment, with good work/life balance and great City pay? Thi...

Reference:35185RB

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CORPORATE - 3 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

MID-SIZE CITY LAW FIRM - SALARY FROM £75,000
Tired of being pigeonholed and facing lackluster career prospects? This well respected firm is looking for an additional corporate associate to join i...

Reference:35280R

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CORPORATE, 3+ YRS

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

LONDON OFFICE OF PREMIER NY FIRM - SALARY FROM £115,000
This excellent firm have a well established London office, with a mix of both UK and US lawyers focussing on cross-border M&A, capital mark...

Reference:33130R

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SHIPPING LITIGATION - 1 YEAR + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

MARKET LEADING CITY TEAM - SALARY FROM £62,500
Due to its continuing success, this highly successful shipping group needs to recruit a talented shipping litigator at the junior to mid-ranking lev...

Reference:35053R

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PENSIONS - 3 YEARS + PQE - SALARY FROM £70,000

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

This well-regarded City firm is now looking for an additional associate to join their thriving practice. The team provides a level of legal insight, commercial sense and quality of service that is hig...

Reference:35205RB

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COMMERCIAL LITIGATION, 2+ YRS

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

MAJOR CITY / EUROPEAN FIRM - SALARY FROM £70,000
The highly-rated litigation group at this dynamic and progressive firm have a fantastic new role for an associate. The department offers the full ...

Reference:34981RB

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EMPLOYMENT - 3 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

MAJOR CITY / EUROPEAN FIRM - SALARY FROM £87,000
This leading City / European law firm are looking to recruit an additional employment lawyer for their team. The group advises on all employment l...

Reference:35252R

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DUBAI - CORPORATE FUNDS - 3 YEARS + PQE

Location: Middle East
Sector: Private Practice

LEADING UK / INT'L FIRM - SALARY FROM £86,000 (TAX FREE)
This top firm is looking for an experienced corporate funds associate to join their thriving Middle Eastern practice. Across the firm they...

Reference:35096RR

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ABU DHABI - CORPORATE - 2 YEARS + PQE

Location: Middle East
Sector: Private Practice

UK MAGIC CIRCLE FIRM - SALARY FROM £80,000 (TAX FREE)
This leading global firm are expanding in the Middle East and looking for an experienced and ambitious lawyer to join their team. The firm's ...

Reference:35328RR

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DUBAI - LITIGATION - 4 YEARS + PQE

Location: Middle East
Sector: Private Practice

LEADING INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM
A fantastic opportunity has risen arisen for an ambitious senior associate to join this top tier international firm in Dubai. The firm has long been established as...

Reference:35246RR

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AUCKLAND - PROJECT FINANCE / PFI - 2 YEARS + PQE

Location: Australia / NZ
Sector: Private Practice

This leading New Zealand firm are currently seeking to recruit an additional associate to join their Auckland office. Candidates should have spent the last few years working for government, sponsors, ...

Reference:35244RB

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EMPLOYMENT - 3 YEARS + PQE - LEADING US FIRM

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

This leading US firm are looking for top draw employment lawyers with excellent academics to join their team. You must have has experience of, or at least a strong interest in advocacy. Candidates mu...

Reference:35377S

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CORPORATE / M&A - 1 YEAR + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

MAJOR INTERNATIONAL FIRM - SALARY FROM £73,000
The London corporate department of this major international firm is in expansion mode. They now seek to recruit a UK qualified lawyer who has real '...

Reference:35378D

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REAL ESTATE - 3 YEARS + PQE - COMPETITIVE SALARY

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

Our client is looking to recruit an additional real estate associate to join their well regarded London office. The team provide specialist and commercial advice to a wide range of clients. The succes...

Reference:35320D

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