Private Wealth & Trusts Lawyer - 6+PQE - Jersey

Hydrogen Group; St Helier; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

A Jersey-based offshore law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to reinforce its Private Wealth practice. The role targets lawyers with 6+ PQE and a strong background in private wealth, trusts or private client work, advising high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated matters.

The ideal candidate will handle trusts, estate and succession planning, cross-border structures, and governance issues, working closely with leading Jersey practitioners on international cases and complex

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in private wealth, trusts or private client work.
• Experience advising HNW/UHNW individuals and families.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.
• Comfortable handling complex, international matters.

Responsibilities

• Advising on trusts, estate and succession planning.
• Handling cross-border private wealth matters and governance.
• Interacting with high-net-worth clients and professional fiduciaries.
• Collaborating with leading Jersey practitioners on complex structures.

Skills

Private wealth

Trusts

Private client

Drafting

Cross-border

Job description

Private Wealth Associate / Senior Associate | 6+ PQE | Jersey
I’m working with a leading offshore law firm in Jersey that is looking to strengthen its Private Wealth practice with a Senior Associate.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with 6+ PQE and a strong background in private wealth, trusts or private client work to join a highly regarded team advising high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees and professional fiduciaries.

The role will involve working on a broad range of sophisticated private wealth matters, including trusts, estate and succession planning, family governance and complex structures, with significant exposure to high-value and often cross-border work.

The opportunity:

• Senior Associate level
• 6+ PQE
• Strong Private Wealth / Trusts / Private Client experience
• Experience advising HNW and UHNW individuals and families
• Exposure to complex and international structures
• Opportunity to work closely with leading practitioners in the Jersey market
• High-quality, sophisticated caseload with strong client exposure
• Competitive offshore package and relocation support

The ideal candidate:

• Qualified in a recognised common law jurisdiction
• 6+ years' post-qualification experience
• Strong technical private wealth / trusts background
• Excellent drafting and communication skills
• Comfortable handling complex, international matters
• Interested in developing their career within a leading offshore practice

Jersey offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated international private wealth matters within a close-knit legal market, while benefiting from the lifestyle and tax advantages of the Channel Islands.