Banking & Finance Lawyer – Guernsey

Origin Legal; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

20% tax rate

Relocation package (flights, accommodation, expenses)

Job summary

A prestigious offshore law firm is looking for a junior banking and finance lawyer to join its growing Guernsey team. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse range of high-quality international finance matters while enjoying a competitive low-tax salary and excellent work-life balance. Ideal candidates should have 1-3 years PQE and experience in banking and finance transactions. A relocation package is available, accommodating all aspects for a smooth move to Guernsey.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years PQE in banking and finance.
• Experience with a commercial law firm required.
• Ability to advise on complex banking matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise on structured/leveraged finance and asset finance.
• Engage with clients from the outset.
• Work on high-value international matters.

Skills

Banking and finance transactions

Client contact

Commercial awareness

Education

Admitted in UK, Ireland, or equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction

Job description

Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience), 20% tax rate.

A move to Guernsey can offer a junior banking and finance lawyer the opportunity to get hands on experience across a diverse range of complex international work, whilst enjoying a balance that is far removed from a comparable onshore law firm.

Joining a small team, you will get plenty of involvement and client contact from the outset, ideal if you want to fast-track your development. Working on high value matters for a global client base, you could find yourself advising on structured/leveraged finance, asset finance, real estate finance or more general banking work. This is high-quality experience that will serve as a fantastic platform for your career, whether you remain offshore or return onshore.

Requirements

• Admitted in the UK, Ireland or an equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction (such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada or South Africa).
• This role is expected to suit someone with 1-3 years’ PQE.
• Experience in banking and finance transactions gained with a good commercial law firm.

Package

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience), 20% tax rate.
• Benefits and excellent bonus scheme.
• Relocation package (flights + temporary accommodation on arrival + expenses allowance).

Process

• Interviews will take place by videoconference.
• Our clients provide comprehensive assistance with visas and relocation.

The Channel Islands

For a city-based lawyer who thrives on big-ticket work but craves an escape from the rat race, few places compete with the Channel Islands, home to two of the world’s premier offshore financial centres. Jersey and Guernsey have strong and highly competitive legal sectors, housing teams that number many alumni of the leading London or international outfits amongst their ranks. They do complex blue-chip work, in a nice environment without the trappings of a big law firm culture. Work-life balance tends to be good, leaving plenty of time to enjoy what is an enviable coastal lifestyle and London is only an hour away making it easy to get that city fix when (or if) you need it.

Origin Legal International

Our team has 25 years’ experience of helping lawyers to make international and offshore moves. If you would like to find out more about this role or chat about an overseas move in general, please get in touch.

This elite offshore law firm is a real heavyweight in the Channel Islands.

Exciting role for an experienced Banking & Finance lawyer seeking high-quality international work, a competitive low-tax salary, and a work-life balance that you might think is unattainable at this level of law.

This prestigious offshore law firm is looking for an experienced banking and finance lawyer to take on a key role in its fast-growing Guernsey team, advising on broad range of work including structured, leveraged, asset, and real estate finance.

Jersey boasts a world-class legal sector and is noted for the quality and value of the banking and finance matters its lawyers advise on.

This global offshore heavyweight is seeking an experienced banking and finance lawyer for its highly successful Jersey practice