Banking & Finance Associate | Leading Offshore Firm | Jersey

Agnew O'Brien Global Legal Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore law firm in Jersey is seeking an ambitious Associate for its Banking & Finance practice. The role involves advising global clients on complex financing matters, managing transactions, and supporting business development while ensuring high professional standards. Candidates should have 2-5 years’ PQE and excellent academic backgrounds. The position offers competitive salary and great quality of life in Jersey.

Benefits

Competitive, tax-efficient salary

Excellent quality of life in Jersey

Qualifications

• Applicants must be qualified lawyers with 2–5 years’ PQE.
• Must possess excellent academic record and strong grounding in relevant law.
• Candidates should demonstrate ability to manage files and deliver responsive service.

Responsibilities

• Advising on complex finance transactions across multiple sectors.
• Managing matters in line with firm standards and client expectations.
• Supporting business development through training and client engagement.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Strong technical grounding in banking and finance law

Commercially driven

Education

Qualified lawyer with 2–5 years’ PQE

Excellent academics

Job description

Overview

A leading offshore law firm is seeking an ambitious Associate to join its market-leading Banking & Finance practice in Jersey. Working alongside highly regarded partners and colleagues, you will advise global blue-chip clients and intermediaries on a wide range of financing matters while contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

Qualifications

Applicants should be qualified lawyers with 2–5 years’ PQE, excellent academics and a strong technical grounding in banking and finance law. You will be commercially driven, possess outstanding communication skills and demonstrate an ability to manage files, support senior counsel and partners, and deliver a highly responsive service to clients. Preference will be given to Jersey or UK qualified associates; however, applications from exceptional Commonwealth-qualified lawyers are also welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Advising on complex finance transactions across multiple sectors.
• Managing matters in line with firm standards and client expectations.
• Supporting business development through know-how, training, and client engagement.
• Maintaining high levels of personal utilisation, profitability, and professional ethics.

Benefits / Location

Beyond the professional opportunity, Jersey offers an excellent quality of life with a safe and welcoming community, outdoor lifestyle, short commutes, and close proximity to the UK and mainland Europe. Combined with a competitive, tax-efficient salary structure, it is an attractive destination for ambitious lawyers seeking career and personal growth away from the grind of city life.

How to apply

If you are looking to progress your career in a leading offshore jurisdiction, we would love to hear from you!

For a confidential discussion about this position, please forward your CV and supporting details to [e-mail] or apply via this website. Due to the volume of applications, only candidates who meet the stated criteria and match the requirements of our client will be contacted.