Senior Corporate Lawyer - Guernsey

Origin Legal; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major offshore law firm in Guernsey seeks an experienced UK/Commonwealth qualified corporate lawyer. This role offers the chance to work on corporate transactions and develop client management skills in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years' PQE and a strong background in corporate law. The position offers a competitive salary and relocation package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

20% tax rate

Relocation package

Excellent bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ PQE experience in corporate law.
• Strong commercial law firm background providing corporate transaction experience.
• Desire for career development and involvement in client management.

Responsibilities

• Work on a range of transactions under Guernsey law.
• Involve in client management and business development efforts of the team.
• Provide legal counsel in a variety of corporate matters.

Skills

Corporate transactions

Client management

Business development

Education

Admitted in the UK, Ireland or an equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction

Job description

An opening exists for an experienced UK/Commonwealth qualified corporate lawyer to join the Guernsey office of this major offshore law firm. Focusing on a range of transactions under Guernsey law, you will be working closely with highly respected experts in the field, on a broad practice that is likely to focus on corporate but may also include some corporate finance, and funds work.

It will be ideal for someone who is looking to do top-tier international work but who craves a less rigid environment than that which can be found in some large onshore firms, and who is attracted by the significant advantages of low-tax island life. You will have lots of variety, lots of responsibility and you will be heavily involved in the client management and business development efforts of the team. This is a meritocratic environment in which lawyers are supported in developing their careers, so it will suit someone who wants to really push on with their career development.

Requirements

• Admitted in the UK, Ireland or an equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction (such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada or South Africa).
• This role is expected to suit someone with a minimum of 4 years’ PQE (all suitable applicants considered).
• Strong experience in corporate transactions gained with a good commercial law firm.

Package

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience), 20% tax rate.
• Benefits and excellent bonus scheme.
• Relocation package (flights + temporary accommodation on arrival + expenses allowance).

Process

• Interviews will take place by videoconference.
• Start dates negotiable.
• Our clients provide comprehensive assistance with visas and relocation.

The Channel Islands

For a city-based lawyer who thrives on big ticket work but craves an escape from the rat race, few places compete with the Channel Islands, home to two of the world’s premier offshore financial centres. Jersey and Guernsey have strong and highly competitive legal sectors, housing teams that number many alumni of the leading London or international outfits amongst their ranks. They do complex blue-chip work, in a nice environment without the trappings of a big law firm culture. Work-life balance tends to be good, leaving plenty of time to enjoy what is an enviable coastal lifestyle and London is only an hour away making it easy to get that city fix when (or if) you need it.

Origin Legal International

Our team has 25 years’ experience of helping lawyers to make international and offshore moves. If you would like to find out more about this role or chat about an overseas move in general, please get in touch.