Senior Associate

Bedell Cristin; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedell Cristin in Jersey seeks an experienced practitioner for the International Private Client team. You will support partners on specialist trust, foundation and related private client matters, including estate planning and probate applications, with extensive direct client contact.

You will supervise junior staff, manage risk, and help implement the firm’s IPC strategy across international projects while contributing to business development and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Substantial Jersey trust law experience and private client work, including related corporate, regulatory and incentive structures.
• Excellent drafting skills and strong written/verbal English communication.
• Good financial awareness and client-facing interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate client work as delegated by partners.
• Deliver high quality, timely client service and legal advice.
• Supervise junior staff and contribute to business development initiatives.
• Support with onboarding, AML compliance, and client relationship management.
• Help grow IPC practice through cross‑selling and collaboration with other offices.

Skills

Jersey trust law

Private client experience

Drafting

English communication

Financial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Education

UK/Jersey/Commonwealth qualification

Job description

Department: International Private Client

Location: Jersey

Description

To work as part of the team providing a full range of services to the clients of Bedell Cristin. This will entail supporting the partners, taking principal responsibility as appropriate for matters relating to the provision of specialist trust, foundation and related corporate law advice to individuals and institutional clients, estate planning and wills advice (including applications for clients for grants of probate, Letters of Administration), regulatory advice as well as advice in respect of employee incentive structures. This will entail extensive direct client contact, being responsible for the supervision of junior members of the team and taking an active role in the identification and implementation of new business initiatives. Working with the Partners, you will also help to grow the business by assisting with the development and implementation of the firm's strategic plans for the IPC practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate client work as delegated by the partners
• Deliver excellent quality, timely and professional client service.
• Liaise with clients and provide legal advice as delegated by the partners.
• Contribute to the implementation of the firm's business development plans, helping to strengthen existing client relationships and generate new business opportunities.
• Support new ventures, identify cross selling opportunities and seek ways to develop our services.
• Take responsibility for a range of non-billable initiatives that contribute to the firm's knowledge base, profile and market reputation, including delivering seminars, writing articles, preparing presentations and supporting other business development activities.
• Working with colleagues from other teams and offices on multi-disciplinary and international projects.
• To manage risk exposure in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures.
• Update the client relationship management system.
• Assist with and have primary conduct of client onboarding, including compliance with our AML policies and procedures.
• To delegate to and actively supervise the work of more junior staff as appropriate.
• To assist as required with the motivation, management and development of other fee earners and support staff in the work area.
• Support the Partners in developing an efficient and effective team structure, including involvement in recruitment and other people-related initiatives where required.
• Take personal responsibility for achieving target hours, proactively manage billings and debtors and record time in a consistent way.
• Taking responsibility for a wide range of tasks and projects as required by the partners in the group.
• Promote and strengthen the Bedell Cristin brand, including attendance at functions and client events.
• Adhering to all policies, procedures and regulations as required.

Qualifications

• Likely to be 6 yrs+ PQE with a UK/Jersey/Commonwealth legal qualification.

Knowledge/skills/experience

• Substantial Jersey trust law experience Knowledge and experience of private client work including non-contentious and contentious trust matters, together with work in respect of related corporate, regulatory and/or employee incentive structures. Sound drafting skills. Excellent written and verbal English skills. Good financial awareness and discipline. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Competencies

• The ability to communicate effectively with peers, staff and clients. A client centric approach. Strong self-motivation and drive. A solution driven attitude to problems. The ability to instill confidence in partners, peers and clients. A positive and optimistic attitude. The ability to work collegiately and be an effective team player. Sound judgement and strong commercial awareness.

In this role you will be expected to:

• Behave in a manner in keeping with our core culture and values.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations including those around anti-money laundering and terrorist financing.
• Commit to fulfilling any personal CPD requirements and continually developing your skills and knowledge.