Insolvency & Dispute Resolution Associate - Jersey

Tier 1 offshore law firm seeks versatile and technically excellent litigator for its market leading Insolvency and Dispute Resolution team in Jersey.

Applications are therefore encouraged from Commonwealth qualified lawyers, ideally with previous offshore experience (albeit this is not essential), with a minimum of 1yrs qualification experience in insolvency and / or commercial litigation developed with a recognised practice. Academically strong you will be ambitious and commercially driven, possessing solid legal skills with competent understanding of relevant market and client industries and technical knowledge of the relevant law. Further, it is important that candidates have the ability to analyse legislation and provide advice in a practical manner, evidencing first class written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment, you will enjoy cultivating & developing client relationships.

Scope or work and key responsibilities include:

• Advising on a wide range of contentious financial services related matters (including trust, funds and corporate disputes and administrative court applications) for professional corporate and trust service providers (including administrators and trustees), banks and other financial institutions and family office or high net worth individuals
• Working (directly and also with clients' overseas law firms) on extensive commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters
• Advising a varied client base which includes insolvency practitioners, banks and other financial institutions, corporates, creditors, directors and shareholders on both contentious and non-contentious corporate recovery and insolvency matters
• Advising regulated service providers in respect of regulatory investigations and related issues as well as contentious employment cases
• Providing expert support to colleagues in corporate, funds and private capital, working on transactions for clients; Interpreting, analysing and advising clients on relevant case law and legislation
• 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
• Provide technically sound advice and highly responsive service to clients, and support colleagues, senior counsel and partners on all client matters
• Maintain a sustained record of revenue generation and profitability; follow recommended billing rates; manage costs appropriately; ensure personal utilisation meets expectations
• Adhere to Firm's values and professional ethics and proactively seek resolution of conflicts.

This is a compelling opportunity for an aspiring litigation associate to join a truly international law firm that will take an active position in support you career development while offering a very modern,  progressive working environment. Financially the rewards are at the very top of the Jersey market (attracting only 20% tax) while relocation assistance will be offered to those applying from overseas.

Those interested in learning more should send their CV and supporting information in confidence to james@agnewobrien.com or apply via this website.

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James O'Brien has been recruiting in the legal sector for over 20yrs and is recognised as one of the leading offshore legal recruiters in the market. Possessing significant relationships across multiple jurisdictions, he offers candidates a hands on, consultative approach, working closely with individuals to achieve their career objectives. Feel free to contact him by email in the first instance to arrange a confidential discussion.