Legal Counsel

Alexander Daniels Offshore Recruitment; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Daniels Offshore Recruitment seeks a senior Dispute Resolution Counsel for a leading offshore law firm in Jersey. You will handle significant offshore disputes, cross-border restructurings, and insolvency matters, with exposure to high-value, multi-jurisdictional cases.

The role offers opportunities to contribute to business development, practice growth, and client relationship management within a collaborative, ambitious team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 10+ years' PQE.
• Strong background in commercial litigation, with restructuring and insolvency experience highly desirable.
• Experience ideally gained within a leading international or top-tier law firm environment.
• Admitted in England & Wales or Jersey.
• Strong technical ability, commercial awareness, and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex commercial litigation and insolvency matters.
• Manage a broad range of disputes, including shareholder disputes, injunctions, interim relief applications, and commercial trials.
• Draft legal opinions, reports, correspondence, and court documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic, commercially focused advice.
• Attend client meetings and support advocacy efforts.
• Contribute to business development, networking, and client relationship management initiatives.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Commercial litigation

Client management

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Admission: England & Wales or Jersey

Job description

We are working with a leading offshore law firm seeking an experienced Dispute Resolution Counsel to join its growing Jersey team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior litigation lawyer to work on some of the most significant offshore disputes, cross-border restructurings, and insolvency matters in the market. The role offers exposure to complex, high-value cases spanning multiple jurisdictions, alongside genuine opportunities to contribute to business development and practice growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex commercial litigation and insolvency matters.
• Manage a broad range of disputes, including shareholder disputes, injunctions, interim relief applications, and commercial trials.
• Draft legal opinions, reports, correspondence, and court documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic, commercially focused advice.
• Attend client meetings and support advocacy efforts.
• Contribute to business development, networking, and client relationship management initiatives.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with 10+ years' PQE.
• Strong background in commercial litigation, with restructuring and insolvency experience highly desirable.
• Experience ideally gained within a leading international or top-tier law firm environment.
• Admitted in England & Wales or Jersey.
• Strong technical ability, commercial awareness, and client management skills.

What's on Offer

• Exposure to high-profile international disputes.
• A collaborative and ambitious team environment.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration package and ongoing professional development.