Investment Funds / Corporate – Counsel, Jersey

Our client is offering a unique opportunity to an ambitious and technically strong senior lawyer, with a range of funds and/or corporate experience developed with a top tier onshore / offshore practice (8yrs+ PQE), to join its market leading global Investment Funds and Corporate (IFC) practice, taking a key role in the development of the group going forward.

The successful candidate will be based in their Jersey office and will work alongside leading practitioners in the continued building of the Jersey IFC business in line with the general expansion across all of the Firm's practice groups in the Channel Islands. The hire is at Senior Counsel level, albeit it should be noted that this recruitment is being instigated with a view to the successful candidate being of the necessary calibre to be considered for progression to partnership in the short to medium term. The level of autonomy offered to the successful individual, and their involvement in the business building aspects of the practice, will be commensurate with this potential for career development.

Core scope and responsibilities of this hire include:

• Provide technically sound advice and highly responsive service to clients, and support colleagues, and partners on all client matters.
• Proactively assist in the expansion and growth of the Jersey office's practice, working alongside the Jersey, Guernsey, Irish, London, Caribbean, Asian and Middle Eastern parts of the firm's business. This will involve becoming engaged in, and (in time) leading the implementation of, cross-border initiatives aimed at ensuring the Firm leverages its Channel Islands business across the global business.
• Proactively assist in developing and expanding client relationships important to the Firm’s success at the same time becoming a valued resource to clients. This will involve taking ownership of the development of relationships with core clients.
• Participate in the development of the practice’s know-how, share knowledge and actively participate in conferences, seminars and internal training.
• Maintain a sustained record of revenue generation and profitability; follow recommended billing rates; manage costs appropriately; ensure personal utilisation meets expectations; and;
• Adhere to Firm's values and professional ethics and proactively seek resolution of conflicts.

Further, as an accomplished communicator with outstanding time management and organisational skills, you will be comfortable working within what is a truly collaborative environment. Jersey jurisdiction experience and/or familiarity with offshore financial service providers preferred, but not essential.

In return for your effort and commitment, you will become part of a dynamic working environment and offered realistic opportunities for career progression, as stated above, plus receipt of a market leading remuneration package (incorporating a discretionary performance based bonus, pension and fully covered health insurance).  Full relocation assistance is offered to those applying from outside of Jersey.  

For more information on this and other opportunities we are working on with top tier offshore firms globally,  please send your CV and supporting information in confidence to james@agnewobrien.com or apply via this website.

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James O’Brien has recruited within the legal sector for over 20yrs, hiring into major US/UK, international and offshore law firms globally. Possessing a wealth of experience and significant market relationships, James is well placed to assist candidates looking to advance their careers both domestically or overseas Feel free to contact him confidence to arrange a time to discuss your objectives.