Jersey - Commercial Litigation - NQ-2 years (£65,000-75,000 with 20% tax)

ABOUT JERSEY

Jersey is one of the Channel Islands and is just off the coast of Normandy. Its legal system is based on several different legal traditions, in particular Norman customary law, English common law and modern French civil law. The majority of lawyers will be English qualified having been recruited from the UK although firms also typically recruit from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Jersey is a 30 minute flight from London.

THE FIRM

A leading international law firm with several offices globally including Cayman, BVI, Guernsey, London and Hong Kong. 

THE ROLE

This is a general commercial disputes role acting for multinational corporations, financial institutions, banks, funds, insurers, trust companies, governments and private individuals. The firm regularly works in partnership with international law firms on the most complex and significant cases.  You will need to have experience from a recognised leading national or international law firm.

WHY GO TO JERSEY?

-             A change of environment and a new adventure

-             Good work/life balance

-             Good money combined with only 20% tax

-             Short commute

-             Outdoor lifestyle

-             Jersey is a great place for children to grow up

-             Very sociable for young professionals

-             Very safe place to live

-             www.gov.je/lifeevents/movingtojersey for more info

REMUNERATION AND RELOCATION

From £65,000 to £80,000 plus bonus (20% tax).  Relocation allowance, air fares, and up to 2 weeks’ temporary accommodation.

IS IT A GOOD CAREER MOVE?

This is always a tricky question to answer because it depends what you want from your career. If your ambition is to become a partner in a magic circle firm then a move offshore may not be for you. However, most lawyers that go offshore do not regret their decision and many will become Partners in the firms that they join. With offices around the world there is also now a way back “home” wherever that may be. Many offshore lawyers will not head back to the mainstream UK and US firms and this is because they do not want to. They have found a work/life balance that pays them well and gives them time to enjoy themselves. Partners in offshore firms often look fitter and younger than their peers back in London.