Law Associate, to be based in Jersey, Channel Islands

1. Our client, a leading off-shore legal firm provides legal services for the corporate and financial sectors which is headquartered in Jersey (where this role is based) is recruiting for an Associate at 2-4 years’ PQE, ideally with prior experience in British Virgin Island (BVI) law – though not essentially. This new role offers the perfect platform for success, providing technically sound legal advice on a range of corporate, investment funds and finance matters for the Jersey based BVI European team, building and maintaining productive relationships with clients and intermediaries.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support senior fee earners by providing technically sound legal advice directly to clients with appropriate supervision.
2. Deliver chargeable hour's budget.
3. Manage 'work in progress and debt' in accordance with business standards.
4. Contribute to producing fee estimates and quotations.
5. Ensure clients are fully informed as to the fees and disbursements that will be incurred on each matter and provide updates as required.
6. Understand the full range of services offered by the firm and seek opportunities to develop new client work.
7. Deliver excellent client service at all times.
8. Coach and develop, in conjunction with seniors, the development of juniors.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

1. Qualified Lawyer, ideally at 3 to 4 years PQE level (minimum 2 years’).
2. Prior experience of BVI law not a pre-requisite for the role, but would be an advantage.
3. Excellent academic background, including 2:1 at degree, plus Commendation/Distinction at LPC (or equivalent).
4. Experience from a relevant law firm environment, ideally within a Magic/Silver Circle firm (or equivalent).
5. Excellent drafting and written communication skills.
6. Build commercial awareness and share knowledge and relevant new information with your immediate team in know how sessions.
7. Keep up to date with technology and business tools relevant to the role.
8. Be proactive in ensuring all financial matters are timely and up to date.
9. Begin to develop negotiating skills with client when producing fee estimates and quotations.
10. Ability to spot, identify and follow through business development opportunities.
11. Build productive and strong relationships both internally and externally.
12. Ability to delegate appropriate tasks to juniors.
13. Assist with the coaching of bursary students and summer interns as and when appropriate.
14. Promote team work and develop strong relationships with immediate team members.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing team and established and respected Global Legal and Financial Services firm. You do not have to be based in Jersey already, but you must be keen to relocate to Jersey and meet the above requirements. Please apply now if you fit the bill and are keen to be considered!

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