Commercial Litigation Lawyer - Jersey

Origin Legal; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore practice is on the lookout for an Associate to engage in an array of high-value cross-border litigation. This role promises substantial client interaction and early responsibility, catering to ambitious lawyers. With competitive progression opportunities and a relocation package, this is an ideal step for those seeking growth in vibrant Channel Islands legal markets.

Benefits

Good salary

20% tax rate

Benefits and excellent bonus scheme

Relocation package (flights + temporary accommodation + expenses allowance)

Qualifications

• Up to 1-3 years' PQE.
• Experience in banking, financial services, insolvency, or commercial fraud.
• Background with a good UK/equivalent commercial law firm.

Responsibilities

• Involved in high-value cross-border disputes.
• Client contact and early responsibility in contentious work.
• Progression opportunities in a sought-after legal market.

Skills

Broad commercial litigation

Dispute resolution

Insolvency

Fraud

Asset tracing

Education

Admitted in the UK, Ireland or equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction

Job description

This leading offshore practice advises an impressive international client base on the Jersey law aspects of high-value cross-border disputes. It is looking for an Associate who is keen to get involved in a broad range of contentious work spanning mainstream commercial/contractual disputes, specialist banking and financial services disputes, insolvency, fraud, and asset tracing.

You will enjoy plenty of client contact and opportunities to take on responsibility from the outset, making this an ideal role for an ambitious, career-minded lawyer who is keen to fast-track their development. Opportunities for progression are good, and experience gained here will be respected across the onshore and offshore markets.

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 up to 1-3 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 (expected to be in the range of £80k-£95k), 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.