Senior Legal Counsel

jobs.jerseyeveningpost.com-job boards; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced legal professional to join an in-house legal team. The successful candidate will provide legal advice and work on complex fiduciary structures. Applicants must have experience in trust law and strong analytical skills. This role requires collaboration and risk management in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in private practice or in-house legal within trust.
• Good understanding of JFSC codes, guidelines, and expectations.
• Knowledge of trust and company law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to the Board and Senior Management.
• Work closely with client-facing employees and external advisers.
• Manage risks and project manage effectively.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Risk management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced candidate to be a core member of their in-house legal team, where you will be responsible for the provision of legal advice to the Board and Senior Management, working closely with client-facing employees and external advisers in relation to legal matters arising in the day-to-day administration of complex high-value fiduciary structures.

Candidates must have demonstrable experience in private practice or in-house legal within trust, and must have a good understanding of the codes, guidelines and expectations of the JFSC. You will need knowledge of trust and company law, and sound understanding of fiduciary structures and functions. Strong attention to detail and analytical skills are essential, along with the ability to identify and manage risk, and to act with integrity and discretion. Applicants should be able to project manage, and must be able to work collaboratively with a positive approach and excellent interpersonal skills.

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