Associates in our financial services law practice enjoy a varied working day, providing legal advice relating to corporate and commercial law, investment funds, banking and regulatory matters. You will work as part of the team providing a full range of legal services to the clients of the financial services law group of Bedell Cristin, Guernsey.
This will entail
- Supporting the partner(s), working with senior associates and paralegals and taking appropriate responsibility (according to the level of your experience) across a variety of finance and corporate matters; ensuring delivery of a high quality, timely and professional service to meet our clients' needs
- Getting involved in a full range of activities aimed at driving the growth of the practice
Key responsibilities
- To take responsibility for the management and co-ordination of transactions from initial advice/instruction through to matter conclusion, proactively seeking support and advice as required
- Providing an efficient and high quality legal support service to the partners in all aspects of their client work
- Performing legal research and analysis
- Reviewing and summarising legal documents
- Managing time recording, billing and collections efficiently and in line with policy
- Ensuring matters are successfully opened & closed ensuring compliance with our CDD and AML procedures
- Updating the Client Relationship Management system
- Assisting in the promotion of and proactively seeking opportunities for business development
- Within the firm and team's strategy, contribute to the development and implementation of business development plans, helping to attract more work from existing clients and developing new client relationships
- Supporting new ventures, identifying cross selling opportunities and seeking ways to develop our services and promote the Bedell Cristin brand
- Carrying out non-chargeable activities to build the firm's know-how and external reputation through seminars/writing of articles/attending and assisting with presentations etc.
- Taking responsibility for any other activities/projects as required by the partners from time to time
Qualifications
- The postholder will be NQ/junior level with a PQE of 0-2 years
- A UK/Guernsey recognised legal qualification is preferred
Knowledge, skills and experience
- Good knowledge and experience of banking, corporate/commercial and/or regulatory work and compliance regimes
- Sound drafting skills
- Knowledge of or a desire to learn about Guernsey offshore law
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to time manage and prioritise effectively
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
We would like you to have
- A client focused approach
- A responsible, disciplined and methodical approach and a keen eye for detail
- The ability to use initiative to resolve issues and to work independently with an appropriate level of supervision
- A flexible and positive attitude
- Energy, drive and enthusiasm
- The ability to work collegiately and be an effective team player
- Sound judgement and strong commercial awareness
In this role you will be expected to
- Behave in a manner in keeping with our core culture and values.
- Adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations including those around anti-money laundering and terrorist financing.
- Commit to fulfilling any personal CPD requirements and continually developing your skills and knowledge.
About bedell cristin
Since 1939, clients have come to us for straight-talking legal advice.
Today you’ll find the same sound judgement and pragmatism across our offices in the BVI, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey, London, and Singapore.
Our smart, approachable teams design informed, and inventive legal solutions. The expertise you expect, offered with a refreshing simplicity and clarity. We also invest in mutually committed relationships with our clients as we believe strong foundations make for smoother roads.
Over the years, we’ve learned the importance of these principles, while playing our part in defining the modern offshore legal industry.
Our founder, George Bedell, helped establish Jersey’s progressive tax system. And the island’s first female advocate, Anita Regal, hailed from Bedell Cristin.
We are proud of where we have come from - and we value what we have learned along the way.
