Senior Associate – Banking & Finance / FS Reg | Guernsey

Agnew O'Brien Global Legal Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious offshore firm seeks a senior associate to enhance its financial services practice in Guernsey. The role offers a diverse range of responsibilities including banking and finance transactions, and presents avenues for professional growth within a supportive and collaborative environment. Candidates must be 5–6 PQE lawyers with relevant experience who are ready to step up and take ownership of significant matters.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Mentorship and supervision

Clear progression pathways

Qualifications

• 5–6 PQE lawyer, ideally with strong banking/finance or FS experience.
• Confident, commercially minded, and technically sound.
• Offshore experience welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Mix of banking and finance transactions, investment fund work, regulatory advisory.
• Mentorship and supervision of juniors.
• Involvement in cross-border deals with international clients.

Skills

Banking

Finance

Regulatory Advisory

Team Player

Commercially Minded

Education

Qualified in a recognised common law jurisdiction

Job description

We’re working with a highly regarded offshore firm looking to strengthen its Guernsey financial services practice with the hire of a senior associate.

The role spans a broad mix of banking and finance transactions, investment fund work, regulatory advisory, and insurance-related matters. You’ll work closely with a respected partner group on cross-border deals for international lenders, asset managers, and corporates. This is a hands-on position offering both top-quality legal work and a genuine opportunity to contribute to the direction of the practice.

What’s on offer:

• High-impact transactional work with global financial clients
• Involvement in corporate structuring and financial regulation
• Exposure to insurance and funds-related mandates
• Mentorship and supervision of juniors
• A clear runway for future progression within the firm

What we’re looking for:

• 5–6 PQE lawyer, ideally with strong banking/finance or FS experience
• Qualified in a recognised common law jurisdiction
• Offshore experience welcome but not essential
• Confident, commercially minded, and technically sound
• A team player who’s ready to step up and take ownership

This is an excellent platform for a mid-to-senior lawyer ready to take the next step in a career that combines legal excellence with leadership. The firm offers competitive compensation, a supportive culture, and a strong international network across key offshore hubs, from which you can develop relationships and grow your own practice towards promotion.

If this sounds like you, let’s talk.

Send your CV and any supporting info in confidence to [e-mail] or apply via this website.

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