Funds Lawyer – Jersey

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

Job summary

A leading offshore law firm in Scotland is seeking a junior/mid-level lawyer to join its investment funds team. The role offers a competitive salary between £80k-£95k, with strong progression opportunities and client-facing responsibilities. Candidates should have up to 3 years of PQE and relevant experience in funds or corporate law. The firm provides excellent benefits, including relocation support.

Benefits

Excellent bonus scheme

Relocation package

Comprehensive visa assistance

Qualifications

• Up to 1–3 years’ PQE in investment funds or corporate law.
• Admitted in the UK or equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Join a leading team in the investment funds sector.
• Advise on significant work in multiple jurisdictions.
• Take on client-facing responsibilities.

Skills

Investment funds experience

Corporate experience

Client-facing skills

Education

Law degree and admitted in the UK, Ireland or equivalent

Job description

Good salary (expected to be in the range of £80k-£95k), 20% tax rate.

Opportunity to join a leading team doing cutting edge work in one of the world’s premier funds markets.

This large offshore law firm has a reach that spans multiple jurisdictions worldwide. Its Jersey office ranks among the market leaders across its core practice areas, including investment funds where it fields an impressive team that advises on much of the biggest and best work in the jurisdiction. As part of its ongoing growth plans, it is keen to speak with junior/mid-level lawyers with experience in investment funds work (or corporate experience and an interest in the funds sector).

The firm encourages lawyers at all levels to take on responsibility and to be client facing making it a strong move for someone who is ambitious and looking to fast‑track their development. In the longer term, opportunities for progression through the ranks are good, whether in the Channel Islands or further afield, and experience gained here will be highly marketable in the City if you decide to return onshore.

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).
• Relevant funds experience gained with a respected commercial law firm in the UK or equivalent overseas, or strong general corporate experience and a genuine interest in specialising in this highly sought after practice.

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.

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.