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 / MANCHESTER - EMPLOYMENT PSL - 5 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

3 MONTH CONTRACT - DYNAMIC NATIONAL FIRM
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an additional professional support lawyer to join this dynamic national law firm in their Leeds or Manchester offic...

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PENSIONS LITIGATION - 3 YEARS + PQE - SALARY FROM £81,600

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

This highly regarded law firm are looking to recruit a pension litigation associate to join their team. The ideal applicant should have previous pensions litigation experience, however the firm will l...

Reference:35202KS

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DEBT CAPITAL MARKETS - 2 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

MAJOR UK/INTERNATIONAL FIRM - SALARY FROM £72,000
Our client is looking to recruit an additional associate to join their highly regarded team. You will be working with issuers, sponsors, arranger...

Reference:35286S

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LEEDS - INSOLVENCY - 3 YEARS + PQE - COMPETITIVE SALARY

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

This highly regarded law firm are looking to recruit an insolvency associate to join their office in Leeds. Candidates must have strong non-contentious insolvency experience gained at a similar firm. ...

Reference:35216SS

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BANKING - 4 YEARS + PQE - LEADING UK / INTERNATIONAL FIRM

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

SALARY FROM £96,000
Our client is looking to recruit an additional associate to join the trade finance practice of their banking practice. The ideal candidate must have strong experience in struc...

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LEEDS - BANKING - 3 YEARS + PQE - COMPETITIVE SALARY

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

Our client is looking to recruit an additional banking associate to join their office in Leeds. The firm's Finance Group advises banks, accountants, companies and individuals in relation to banking, r...

Reference:35214SS

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INSOLVENCY / RESTRUCTURING - 3 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

MAJOR CITY FIRM - SALARY FROM £73,000
This well regarded insolvency team are seeking to hire an additional associate. The Insolvency team's expertise spans turnarounds, work-outs, re-organisation...

Reference:35292S

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TAX PSL - 3 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

An excellent opportunity has arisen for two professional support lawyers to join this highly regarded firm, one in a permanent role and one on a fixed term contract. The work involves creating and mai...

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COMMERCIAL PSL - 4 YEARS + PQE - COMPETITIVE SALARY

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

An excellent opportunity has arisen has arisen for an additional professional support lawyer to join this highly regarded firm. The firm work closely with law firms and in-house law departments to pro...

Reference:35368DD

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FINANCIAL SERVICES - 4 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced financial services lawyer to join their team. The role will involve writing material for the FS service - practice notes, flowcharts, checklists, tracke...

Reference:35167D

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GUILDFORD - MARINE LITIGATION - 2 YEARS + PQE - COMMERCIAL LAW

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

This well regarded law firm are looking to recruit an additional associate to join their Guildford office. The team specialises in marine insurance, shipping and transport litigation and dispute resol...

Reference:35003ZD

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CONSTRUCTION INSURANCE - 2 YEARS+ PQE - CITY/INTERNATIONAL FIRM

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

This city / international law firm are looking to recruit an additional associate to focus on construction and engineering insurance work. The firm are looking for an insurance lawyer who has experien...

Reference:35212DD

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EXETER - PRIVATE CLIENT PSL - 3 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

This well regarded firm are looking to recruit a professional support lawyer to join their highly acclaimed Private Client Department in their Exeter office. A key component of the role will include s...

Reference:34785DD

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COMMERCIAL LITIGATION - 3 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

MID SIZED FIRM - SALARY FROM £70,000
Our client is looking to recruit an intelligent and personable lawyer to handle an interesting spread of commercial litigation. The firm's Commercial Dispute...

Reference:35402S

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INSURANCE / REINSURANCE (PROPERTY & CASUALTY) - 1 YEAR + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

MID SIZED FIRM - SALARY FROM £60,000
The Property & Casualty practice group is part of the firm's wider insurance department. The group are looking to recruit two additional associates (both 1+ ...

Reference:35403S

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LEEDS - EMPLOYMENT - 1 - 3 YEAR + PQE - DYNAMIC NATIONAL FIRM

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

This dynamic national law firm are looking to recruit an additional employment lawyer to join their Leeds office. The Employment Group consists of 8 Partners, 2 Legal Directors, 30 Associates and 3 Tr...

Reference:35410S

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LITIGATION & ARBITRATION - 3 YEARS + PQE - MAJOR US FIRM

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

This top US firm are in expansion mode and are now looking to recruit an additional UK qualified associate to join their London office. The successful candidate will cover a broad range of work and wi...

Reference:35022P

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CORPORATE / M&A - 2 YEARS + PQE - MAJOR US FIRM

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

The London office of this premier international firm is looking to recruit an M&A/Corporate associate to join its expanding team. Ideally, candidates should have experience of private and public M&A. ...

Reference:35405P

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BANKING - 5 YEARS + PQE - MAJOR US FIRM

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

Our client is looking to recruit a senior associate to join their London office. The London office represents major UK and international companies and financial institutions. The successful applicant ...

Reference:35409S

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DERIVATIVES - 5 YEARS + PQE - MAJOR US FIRM

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

This major US firm are looking to recruit an additional associate to join their highly regarded team. The ideal candidate must have strong derivatives experience, and an impressive employment record. ...

Reference:35408S

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NON-CONTENTIOUS INSOLVENCY / RESTRUCTURING - 3 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

LEADING CITY FIRM - SALARY TO £90,000
Our client is looking to recruit an additional associate to join their highly regarded team. Candidates should have broad, high-level insolvency and restruct...

Reference:35406P

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LOCUM - 5 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

6 MONTH CONTRACT - MAJOR UK FIRM
A great opportunity has arisen for a property associate to join this leading law firm on a locum basis. Their team is looking for a fairly senior individual, with...

Reference:35407R

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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:35397SS

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FINANCIAL SERVICES - 4 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced financial services lawyer to join their team. The role will involve writing material for the FS service - practice notes, flowcharts, checklists, tracke...

Reference:35167DD

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REGULATORY/FINANCIAL SERVICES / FUNDS PSL - 4 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

MAGIC CIRCLE FIRM
Working alongside another PSL this is a fantastic opportunity for someone with expertise in regulatory, financial services and/or funds. Based within the firms corporate group t...

Reference:35257DD

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LONDON - FINANCIAL SERVICES/REGULATORY - 2 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

The well regarded financial services group of this top City firm is looking for a financial services/regulatory lawyer at the 2-4 year pqe level. The successful candidate should have a good academic ...

Reference:35222P

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REGULATORY - 2 YEARS + PQE - WELL-KNOWN CITY FIRM

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

This well-regarded full serivce law firm are on the lookout for a regulatory lawyer to join their ranks! This particular role will concentrate more on the financial services regulatory side of the pra...

Reference:31695P

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FINANCIAL SERVICES LITIGATION - 5 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

MAJOR NATIONAL UK FIRM
Our client is looking to recruit a senior associate to join their highly regarded team. The team advises on a wide range of contentious issues. The ideal candidate must hav...

Reference:35050S

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AVIATION LITIGATION - 1 YEAR + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

FIXED TERM CONTRACT - MARKET LEADING TEAM
This firm is considered by many to be the leading legal service provider to the aviation sector thus they boast fantastic, high level work. The group un...

Reference:35356DD

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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:35320DD

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RESTRUCTURING - 2 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

MAGIC CIRCLE FIRM - COMPETITIVE SALARY
This exemplary restructuring team constantly features at the top of the legal tables for their strength of advice to both borrowers and lenders, complemente...

Reference:35312DD

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CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION - 5 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

LEADING CITY FIRM - EXCELLENT PROSPECTS!!
Due to the successful development of the contentious construction team, this premier City practice with litigation truly at its heart, has a need for a ...

Reference:34560D

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BIRMINGHAM - PROPERTY LITIGATION - 5 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a senior associate to join this highly regarded firm in their Birmingham office. The ideal candidates must have strong property litigation experience gained fro...

Reference:35321DD

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GENERAL LENDING - 2 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

MAGIC CIRCLE FIRM - COMPETITIVE SALARY
Due to continuing growth this Magic Circle law firm are looking to recruit ambitious lawyers to join their firm. The teams knowledge of advising domestic a...

Reference:35310DD

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LIVERPOOL - PROPERTY LITIGATION - NQ + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

FANTASTIC LAW FIRM
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified solicitor to join this firms Liverpool office. The ideal candidate will have experience within a Property Litigation de...

Reference:35372S

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FINANCIAL SERVICES - 5 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

FANTASTIC FIRM - COMPETITIVE SALARY
Our client is looking to recruit a senior associate to join this firm's highly regarded team. The role requires a good working knowledge of existing financial ...

Reference:35400S

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COMMERCIAL LITIGATION - 2 YEARS' + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

SALARY FROM £68,000
This award-winning commercial litigation team is increasingly busy and needs to recruit a talented mid-ranking lawyer. The team carries out a broad range of litigation and ADR...

Reference:35398R

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FSA / REGULATORY LITIGATION - 3 YEARS + PQE

Location: UK
Sector: Private Practice

SALARY FROM £70,000
Due to continuing growth of their highly respected regulatory practice, this well-liked firm are looking to recruit an additional associate to join their team. The successful ...

Reference:35399R

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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...

Reference:35370S

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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...

Reference:35278P

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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...

Reference:35158P

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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 ...

Reference:35098EP

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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...

Reference:35279KS

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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...

Reference:35302KS

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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 ...

Reference:35304KS

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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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