Legal jobs in Jersey

Permanent Full Time Hours

Legal Counsel

Jersey

​A truly unique opportunity to join an innovative business and work collaboratively with the General Counsel in providing cross-border and multi-jurisdictional legal support.In this hands-on role, you will ensure the legal functions, including internal and external resources, are run in alignment with Group aims and objectives and provide commercially focused legal advice, ensuring the group retains its leading-edge credentials.Ideally you will be an experienced English or European qualified Solicitor, thrive in a cutting edge, entrepreneurial environment, be adept at managing change and comfortable working in a highly regulated sector. This role will report to the General Counsel in Jersey, while also working closely with other functions in the Group.Responsibilities will include:Drafting and providing advice on a wide range of commercial legal matters including financial regulation, investments, acquisitions and shareholder agreements Supporting the General Counsel by providing innovative solutions to practical legal issuesWorking closely with the compliance function and the General Counsel to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements at all times Preparing board and management reports on the progress of legal and regulatory matters and strategic legal directionMonitoring changes in legislation which could have an impact on the business Reviewing legal fees and assisting with the management of the legal budgetExperience and skills required:Ideally hold an undergraduate law degree from a common law or civil law jurisdiction English or European qualified Solicitor with 3 – 6 years post qualification experience in corporate or commercial law, gained in a leading law firm and/or in-houseExperience managing external counsel and other external stakeholders Strong organisational skills and the ability to run numerous transactions and manage multi-jurisdictional requirements If you’d like to find out more information about this opportunity, please call us on 01534 626777 or email jobs@rowlands.co.ukWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at all times.

Permanent Full Time Hours

Property Associate

Jersey

Be part of a well-known offshore law firm and play a key role in the growth of the property department, actively identifying business development opportunities and providing legal advice on a wide range of matters to clients.This is a great opportunity to join a company which offers a challenging, stimulating and supportive environment that recognises contribution and rewards performance.Responsibilities will include:Acting as a main point of contact and providing advice to clients on the technical aspects of a wide range of property matters, including commercial property transactions and real estate financeEnsuring a quality service is provided to clients at all times and reacting quickly to changes in requirementsPreparing case analyses and effectively negotiating feesSupervising and mentoring junior team members, delegating work and monitoring progressionActively contributing to business development and promoting the firm’s public imageExperience and skills required:Qualified SolicitorMinimum 3 years’ experience in property law, ideally with commercial property experienceExcellent drafting skillsGood interpersonal and communication skillsStrong time management skills and attention to detailIf you’d like to find out more information about this opportunity, please call us on 01534 626777 or email jobs@rowlands.co.ukWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at all times.

Permanent Full Time Hours

Legal Secretary

Jersey

​Progress your career with growing international firm that offers a challenging, stimulating and supportive environment, providing organisational and secretarial support to Partners and fee earners.Using your previous experience as a Legal Secretary, you will ensure a quality service is delivered at all times, within a company which recognises the skills everyone brings to the firm and combines these strengths to deliver for clients.Responsibilities will include:Assisting with the set up of clients, including running conflict searches and collecting client due diligence Preparing letters and amending documents drafted by fee earners Arranging meetings and other appointments Answering phone calls and directing enquiriesProviding support during the billing process Experience and skills required:Previous experience in a similar role Confident dealing with people at all levels Ability to effectively prioritise workload Hold at least a grade B (or equivalent) at GCSE level (or equivalent) Proactive and enthusiastic approach to tasks If you’d like to find out more information about this opportunity, please call us on 01534 626777 or email jobs@rowlands.co.ukWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at all times.

Permanent Full Time Hours

Dispute Resolution Support

Jersey

​Kick start your legal career within a leading law firm, providing administration support for a broad range of litigation matters.If you are an ambitious law graduate or a school leaver with a strong interest in law, excellent time management skills and ability to work well within a team, this could be the opportunity for you!Previous paralegal/legal secretary experience would be an advantage but is not essential. Responsibilities will include:Acting as a first point of contact, assisting with queries and taking messages Drafting letters for serving, filing documents and preparing documentation as required Booking meetings and conferences for fee earners Preparing files for Court Managing databasesDealing with client due diligence for new files and preparing engagement letters Experience and skills required:Strong academic background and interest in LawExcellent telephone manner Proactive and enthusiastic approach to tasks Good attention to detail Ability to prioritise and plan tasks If you’d like to find out more information about this opportunity, please call us on 01534 626777 or email jobs@rowlands.co.ukWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at all times.

Permanent Full Time Hours

Listings Assistant

Jersey

​Are you a graduate or school leaver with an interest in law? We have an exciting opportunity to start your legal career with a prestigious provider of legal services, where you will gain valuable insight and experience to reach your full potential.Joining the corporate practice area you will support Associates in effecting debt listings on The International Stock Exchange (TISE), and have the opportunity work alongside an approachable and experienced team of globally-minded lawyers. This company is committed to supporting the next generation of talented lawyers and will also assign you a Mentor.Responsibilities will include:Preparing draft listing documents Managing the listing process from initial enquiry to listing Assisting with the continuing obligation requirements of listed issues Carrying out day to day administration tasks Experience and skills required:Hold a 2:1 degree or strong academics at A level (or equivalent)Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organisational and time management skills Ability to work well under pressure If you’d like to find out more information about this opportunity, please call us on 01534 626777 or email jobs@rowlands.co.ukWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at all times.

Permanent Full Time Hours

Credit Controller

Jersey

​Join an offshore law firm which offers a challenging, stimulating and supportive environment that recognises contribution and rewards performance.As Credit Controller, you will play a vital role in the cash-flow of the organisation, ensuring credit given to customers is monitored and outstanding invoices chased accordingly.If you have previous credit control experience or are a Legal Secretary who would like to develop a career within credit control, this could be the opportunity for you!Responsibilities will include:Ensuring debts are paid within terms and meet cash and debtor targets set by the firmBuilding a trusting relationship with partners and fee earnersChasing overdue invoices Arranging regular meetings with fee earners to ensure debts are managed as necessary Assisting with fee earner queries, providing accurate advice  Preparing monthly reports to maximise billing and collectionExperience and skills required:Previous credit control experienceExperience within a law firm would be an advantage but is not essential Proactive and enthusiastic approach to tasks Educated to at least GCSE/O level with a B or above in English and Maths (or equivalent) Excellent relationship building skills If you’d like to find out more information about this opportunity, please call us on 01534 626777 or email jobs@rowlands.co.ukWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at all times.