Litigation/Dispute Resolution Lawyer - Guernsey

Origin Legal; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore law firm is seeking an experienced Associate for its Guernsey Litigation/Dispute Resolution practice. This role offers involvement in significant commercial disputes and high-value litigation along with a clear pathway for career progression. With a supportive team, the position balances professional development with a desirable location offering a good work-life balance away from the pressures of major law firms.

Benefits

Competitive salary

20% tax rate

Relocation package

Benefits and excellent bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ PQE.
• Experience from a respected firm or chambers.
• Admitted in the UK, Ireland or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-value and complex international matters.
• Close collaboration with Partners.
• Client contact and responsibility.

Skills

Commercial Litigation

Dispute Resolution

Insolvency

Banking

Financial Services

Education

Admitted in the UK or equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction

Job description

This Global offshore law firm has an opening in its Guernsey Litigation/Dispute Resolution practice for an experienced Associate. Joining one of the most respected teams on the island, you can expect some very interesting work, spanning both mainstream commercial disputes and more specialist insolvency, banking, and financial services litigation.

You will be working closely with Partners but will also have plenty of responsibility and client contact on what are typically, high-value and complex international matters. You will also benefit from being part of a growing team who are all pushing in the same direction, and with a clear path to career progression.

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 at least 4 years’ PQE (all suitable applicants considered).
• Commercial Litigation experience gained with a respected City, regional or international firm (or a commercial/chancery chambers) in the UK or equivalent jurisdiction.

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.
• Start dates negotiable.
• 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.