Senior Insolvency & Dispute Resolution Lawyer | Jersey (Channel Islands)

Agnew O'Brien Global Legal Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international offshore law firm is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its growing Insolvency & Dispute Resolution practice in Jersey. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years' PQE in commercial litigation and insolvency, strong advocacy skills, and experience in managing multi-jurisdictional disputes. This position offers a chance to influence the growth of the team within a collaborative international firm culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' PQE with strong experience in commercial litigation, insolvency, and trust disputes.
• Background in a recognized offshore or international disputes practice.
• Excellent drafting and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise a broad client base on high-value, multi-jurisdictional disputes.
• Manage complex cases independently while contributing to business development.
• Play a key role in mentoring and expanding the IDR practice.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Insolvency

Trust disputes

Client-facing skills

Business development

Education

Strong academic credentials

Job description

A leading international offshore law firm is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its expanding Insolvency & Dispute Resolution (IDR) practice in Jersey. This is a high-profile role within a globally integrated platform, offering the opportunity to work alongside respected litigators as the firm continues its strategic growth across the Channel Islands.

The position will suit a technically strong litigator with significant experience across contentious financial services matters, including trust disputes, corporate insolvency, shareholder actions, and cross-border commercial litigation. Applicants should be confident handling complex cases independently while contributing to the wider growth of the IDR practice through business development, know-how, and mentoring.

The successful candidate will advise a broad client base, including financial institutions, insolvency practitioners, directors, trustees, and corporate clients, and will play a key role in managing high-value, multi-jurisdictional disputes before the Jersey Courts.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years' PQE with strong experience in commercial litigation, insolvency, and/or trust disputes
• Background in a recognised offshore or international disputes practice
• Strong academic credentials and commercial awareness
• Excellent drafting, advocacy, and client-facing skills
• Jersey experience preferred; offshore or common law backgrounds also considered

This is a rare opportunity to play a leadership role in a dynamic, growing team while benefiting from a collaborative and forward-thinking international firm culture.

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

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