Associate & Senior Associate | Investment Funds & Corporate | Jersey

Agnew O'Brien Global Legal Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore law firm in Jersey is seeking ambitious lawyers for its global Investment Funds practice. The role involves advising on fund formation and corporate matters, managing client relationships, and participating in industry events. The ideal candidate is a Commonwealth-qualified lawyer with 1-8 years' PQE, ideally possessing investment funds experience. The firm offers a competitive, tax-efficient salary and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 1-8 years' PQE in law, ideally within investment funds.
• Confidence in managing client relationships and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Advise on the formation and structuring of funds.
• Assist with corporate advisory work and cross-border transactions.
• Manage client relationships and participate in training events.

Skills

Investment Funds Experience

Corporate Advisory

Client Relationship Management

Cross-Border Transactions

Commercial Awareness

Education

Commonwealth Qualification

Excellent Academics

Job description

Overview

A leading offshore law firm is seeking ambitious and technically strong lawyers to join its market-leading global Investment Funds practice. This is a rare opportunity to play a central role in building out the firm’s Channel Islands funds business, working closely with some of the most respected practitioners in the market. Based in Jersey, the successful candidates will advise on the full spectrum of investment funds and corporate matters, including the formation, structuring, and ongoing operation of private, hedge, and hybrid funds, corporate advisory work (M&A, joint ventures, reorganisations), cross-border transactions, and investor negotiations & governance matters. In addition to complex client work, you will take ownership of client relationships, contribute to business development initiatives, and participate in knowledge sharing, training, and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Advise on the formation, structuring, and ongoing operation of private, hedge, and hybrid funds; provide corporate advisory work (M&A, joint ventures, reorganisations) where needed.
• Assist with cross-border transactions, investor negotiations and governance matters; manage client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Participate in knowledge sharing, training and industry events.

Qualifications

• Commonwealth-qualified lawyers with 1–8 years’ PQE and excellent academics; ideally with hands-on investment funds experience, with more senior applicants preferred.
• Specific Jersey funds exposure is advantageous but not essential.
• Commercially minded, confident communicator, and collaborative team player with a proven ability to build client relationships.

Opportunity and Benefits

This is an exceptional career move for a motivated funds lawyer seeking to make a tangible impact in a growing market. The firm offers a competitive, tax efficient salary (20%), comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and clear long-term progression.

How to apply

For more information, please send your CV and supporting information in confidence to [e-mail] or apply via this website.

About Agnew O’Brien

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