Banking Lawyer; NQ

Banking & Finance Lawyer (NQ-2) - Jersey

This elite offshore law firm offers banking & finance lawyers an opportunity to make a life-changing move without any compromise in quality of work or long-term career path. You will be joining a team that compares favourably with any major onshore practice, and which advises an international client base of banks, financial institutions and corporations, on the Jersey elements of high-value and complex cross-border transactions.

You can expect a broad range of work with corporate/acquisition finance, structured finance/debt capital markets and real estate finance among the key areas of focus. There will be plenty of scope to take on responsibility and you will be involved in client-facing work and business development from the outset. Prospects for development are excellent.

• Admitted in the UK, Ireland or an equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction (such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada or South Africa).
• Likely to suit someone from NQ-2 years’ PQE. (All suitable applicants considered).
• A seat in banking and finance (for NQs) or relevant post-qualification experience in either general finance or a specialist area of finance and a willingness to take on a broader practice.
• A background in a respected commercial law firm in the UK or equivalent overseas.

Good salary (expected to be c.£75k+), 20% tax rate. Benefits and bonus scheme. Relocation package (flights + temporary accommodation on arrival + expenses allowance).

Interviews will take place by video conference. Start dates negotiable (depending on your notice period). Our clients provide comprehensive assistance with visas and relocation.

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.

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.