Commercial Litigation / Dispute Resolution Lawyer - Jersey

Origin Legal; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal firm in Jersey seeks a mid-senior associate with extensive commercial litigation experience. The role provides a unique opportunity for leadership, client interaction, and significant career progression within a friendly offshore environment, just an hour from London. Excellent benefits, including a competitive salary and relocation assistance, are offered to the right candidate.

Benefits

Relocation package (flights + temporary accommodation + expenses)

Good salary negotiable depending on experience

Benefits and excellent bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ PQE.
• Experience in banking, financial services, or insolvency.
• Broad commercial litigation background.

Responsibilities

• Take a leadership role in litigation matters.
• Engage actively in client management and business development.
• Handle high-profile disputes in the Jersey legal market.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Dispute resolution

Client management

Business development

Education

Admitted in the UK, Ireland or equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction

Job description

Demand for litigation expertise in the Jersey legal market is strong at present, with the leading firms experiencing high volumes of work. As one of the market leaders, our client advises on some of the largest and highest profile disputes in the jurisdiction, with matters spanning the full range of mainstream commercial litigation, insolvency and contentious banking and financial services. It is complex and interesting work with plenty of client contact and scope to get the sort of front-line responsibility that can be scarce in a larger onshore team.

Joining at a mid-senior associate level you will be encouraged to take a leadership role in matters and as these skills develop, your opportunities for progression will be excellent. All lawyers are encouraged to play an active part in client management and business development efforts making this ideal for an ambitious lawyer looking to develop their own network of contacts.

Requirements

• Admitted in the UK, Ireland or an equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction (such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada or South Africa).
• Likely to suit someone with a minimum of 4 years’ PQE. (All suitable applicants considered).
• Broad commercial litigation / dispute resolution background or specialist contentious experience in banking, financial services, insolvency or commercial fraud, gained with a good UK/equivalent commercial law firm.

Package

• Good 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
• Start dates negotiable (depending on your notice period).
• 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.