Senior Associate – Corporate (Funds & M&A) | Jersey

Agnew O'Brien Global Legal Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore law firm in Jersey is seeking additional lawyers for its Tier 1 Corporate team. This role offers the chance to work on complex M&A and fund transactions alongside market-leading senior lawyers. Candidates should have 5–8 years’ PQE and proven corporate/M&A experience. A strong academic background and comfort with Excel are essential, while French or Swedish skills are a plus. The firm ensures a guaranteed workload with minimal business development expectations.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years’ PQE, admitted in a Commonwealth jurisdiction.
• Proven corporate/M&A experience; funds exposure advantageous.
• Excellent academics, drafting ability and transaction management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and numeracy, comfortable with Excel.
• French or Swedish language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior lawyers on fund formation and transactions.
• Manage complex transactions independently.
• Collaborate with a partner known for technical excellence.

Job description

Overview

A leading offshore law firm is seeking additional lawyers to join its Tier 1 Corporate team in Jersey. This is a unique opportunity to work exclusively with one of the firm’s flagship clients, delivering a guaranteed workload with minimal business development expectations.

Responsibilities

You will work closely with market-leading senior lawyers recognised for expertise in fund formation, structuring and complex cross-border transactions. The role offers exposure to:

• M&A, private equity, structuring and restructuring
• Formation and administration of investment funds and real-estate holding vehicles
• All lifecycle stages – establishment, financing, operation and dissolution

You will be trusted to manage complex transactions independently while collaborating with a partner known for technical excellence, commercial pragmatism, and commitment to professional development.

Requirements

• 5–8 years’ PQE, admitted in a Commonwealth jurisdiction
• Proven corporate/M&A experience; funds exposure advantageous
• Excellent academics, drafting ability and transaction management skills
• Strong commercial awareness and numeracy, comfortable with Excel
• French or Swedish language skills a plus

How to apply

If you are seeking to work alongside one of the leading corporate partners in Jersey and develop your career with a top-tier offshore firm, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please send your CV and supporting details in confidence to [e-mail] or apply via this website.

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