Senior Finance Lawyer – Guernsey

Origin Legal; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Excellent benefits

Bonus scheme

Job summary

A top offshore legal practice in Scotland is looking for an experienced Banking & Finance lawyer to advise on high-value cross-border matters. The ideal candidate will manage client relationships, lead on significant deals, and have at least 7 years' PQE. This role offers a competitive low-tax salary, excellent benefits, and relocation support for those wishing to leave the high-pressure environment of major cities while enjoying a balanced lifestyle in the Channel Islands.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' PQE required.
• Experience in structured finance, leveraged finance, fund finance, or asset finance.
• Ability to work in a competitive legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage cross-border banking and finance matters.
• Lead on deals and assist junior colleagues.
• Develop client relationships and business.

Skills

Banking and finance experience

Client management

Business development

Experience in a commercial law firm

Education

Admitted in the UK, Ireland, or equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction

Job description

Always Active

Attractive salary (negotiable depending on experience), 20% tax rate.

Exciting role for an experienced Banking & Finance lawyer seeking high‑quality international work, a competitive low‑tax salary, and a work‑life balance that you might think is unattainable at this level of law. Joining one of the world’s top offshore practices at Senior Associate or Counsel level, you will become an important part of a small but accomplished team advising on a range of high‑value cross‑border banking and finance matters for a global client base.

You will be managing a varied and fast‑paced workload, advising on the offshore elements of matters spanning structured finance, leveraged finance, fund finance, asset finance, and real estate finance. You will be client facing from the outset, playing an important role in managing and developing business as well as taking a lead on deals, and assisting in the development of more junior colleagues. It’s a great role for someone keen to step up their career progression whilst simultaneously changing their life outside of work.

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 7 years’ PQE (all suitable applicants considered).
• General banking and finance experience would be ideal but lawyers with relevant specialist finance experience who are happy to take on a broader workload, would also be a good fit. Experience in a respected City/equivalent commercial law firm is a prerequisite.

Package

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

Process

• Interviews will take place by videoconference with possible island visit at final stage.
• 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.