Offshore Trusts & Private Wealth Litigator – Jersey

Agnew O'Brien Global Legal Recruitment; Jersey Marine; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A Jersey offshore law firm is seeking an Associate for its contentious private client practice. The role blends international trust and private wealth disputes with broader commercial and civil litigation, offering a route toward Senior Associate for a capable lawyer ready to develop their practice.

The firm advises trustees, beneficiaries, financial institutions and wealthy families on complex matters, often across jurisdictions, with cross-border implications.

Qualifications

• Experience in contentious private wealth, including trusts, and/or commercial or civil litigation.
• Ability to manage a demanding cross-border caseload.
• Strong drafting, research and case-management skills.
• Clear communication and sound judgment when advising clients.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to support junior colleagues.
• Interest in developing a career in Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Handle cases from initial advice to hearings, preparing evidence and pleadings.
• Coordinate with colleagues across offices and supervise junior team members.
• Assist with breaches of trust and disputes involving beneficiaries and trustees.

Skills

Drafting

Research

Case management

Communication

Collaboration

Mentoring juniors

Jersey knowledge

Education

Jersey qualification

Job description

A Jersey offshore law firm is seeking an Associate for its contentious private client practice. The role blends international trust and private wealth disputes with broader commercial and civil litigation, offering a route toward Senior Associate for a capable lawyer ready to develop their practice.

The firm advises trustees, beneficiaries, financial institutions and wealthy families on complex matters, often across jurisdictions, with cross-border implications.