Senior Associate - Financial Services Law

Senior associates in our financial services law practice enjoy a varied working day, providing legal advice relating to banking and finance, corporate and commercial law, investment funds, general financial services, insurance and regulatory matters.  Furthermore, they have a key role in working with the partner(s) to help grow the business by assisting with the development and implementation of the strategic growth plans for the work area.

Given the nature of the Guernsey practice, we are looking for a senior associate whose experience is more weighted to banking and finance.  They must have solid technical skills, a client centric and commercial approach and the ability to think on their feet.  As well as working on high quality transactions and being an integral member of the team, you will enjoy a client-facing role and a working environment that is open, friendly and collegiate. 

More about the role

Client Work

• To take responsibility for the management and co-ordination of client work as delegated by the Partners
• To manage risk exposure in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures
• To ensure all clients receive a high quality, timely and professional service to meet their needs
• To delegate to and actively supervise the work of more junior staff as appropriate
• To identify, discuss and implement changes/improvements to the way the practice runs and/or the services provided to clients

People

• To assist as required with the motivation, management and development of other fee earners and support staff in the work area
• To support the Partners in building an efficient group structure (this may include involvement in recruitment)
• To actively share knowledge, skills and experience with others

Business Development

• Promote and strengthen the Bedell brand
• Within the Group’s strategy, contribute as required to the development and implementation of the Group’s business development plans, with the aim of attracting more work from existing clients and developing new client relationships
• Support new ventures, identify cross selling opportunities and seek ways to develop our services
• Take responsibility for a range of non-chargeable activities to build the firm's know-how and external reputation through seminars/writing of articles/presentations etc.
• Working with colleagues from other teams and offices on multi-disciplinary and international projects
• Taking responsibility for a wide range of tasks/projects as required by the lawyers/partners in the group

Financial

• Take personal responsibility for achieving target hours, proactively manage WIP, billings and debtors and record time in a consistent way
• To demonstrate a good understanding of our key financial indicators by educating others

Qualifications/skills/knowledge/experience

Qualifications

• Likely to be 5-6 years+ PQE with Jersey, Guernsey and/or UK/Commonwealth qualifications

Skills/knowledge/experience

• Knowledge and experience of transactional work relating banking and finance, corporate and commercial law, investment funds, general financial services, insurance and regulatory
• Experience of working in an offshore jurisdiction would be beneficial but not essential
• Knowledge of, or a desire to learn about Guernsey offshore law
• Strong technical ability
• Business development experience and/or motivation to assist with business development
• The ability to prioritise and manage time effectively

Competencies

We would like you to have:

• A client focused approach
• Strong commercial awareness and sound judgement
• Self-motivation and drive
• A solution driven attitude to problems
• The ability to instil confidence in partners, colleagues and clients
• A positive and optimistic attitude
• The desire and ability to work collaboratively and collegiately with others
• The ability to communicate effectively with peers, colleagues and client

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
• Flexibility, as occasionally you may be asked to work beyond your contracted hours to support urgent transactional work

Legal Manager - 9 month fixed term contract - Guernsey

Job summary:

A diverse and varied role which encompasses supporting the in-house Legal Counsel function within Praxis Group in all aspects of advising on company law, trust law, commercial contracts, employment law, regulatory compliance, company secretarial duties and relevant international developments. The successful candidate will need to assist with various internal legal projects, as well as drafting and reviewing documents to facilitate client transactions. The opportunity also exists to become involved in the management of any client litigation. The Legal Manager will report to the Head of Legal but will work with the wider Legal Counsel team.

Job accountabilities:

• Drafting legal documents to facilitate client transactions such as trust distributions, termination of trusts, appointment/exclusion of beneficiaries and loans.
• Drafting and updating precedent documents to be used primarily by the Administration team e.g. template minutes, resolutions and other documents as required.
• Maintain a good knowledge of legal and tax practices, primarily for Guernsey and England.
• Maintenance of central inbox .
• Maintenance of IHLC workstream through Teams.
• Assisting with preparation of quarterly legal updates for board reporting.
• Assisting with the review and updating of policies & procedures.
• Reviewing and preparing updates on legal issues, such as case reports.
• Preparing and presenting regular training sessions for the Administration team on areas of interest.
• Reviewing contracts from outside agencies e.g. for IT projects.
• Undertaking such other duties as may be required from time to time.
• Promoting and developing the IHLC service as we move towards the Centre of Excellence model, and broaden our offering to other offices in the Praxis group.

Professional Qualifications and Experience

• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification
• Ideally will have post qualification experience within a legal environment or within a legal in house role within a financial services business, although we will consider candidates with less than 3 years PQE

Skills and Knowledge

• An understanding of the Guernsey/offshore legal and regulatory environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Commitment to excellence and personal development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use initiative and work with minimal supervision
• Strong problem solving and critical analysis skills
• Team orientated and client focused

Senior/Administrator, Global Capital Markets
Location: Jersey or Guernsey
Schedule: Monday to Friday 35 hours per week
Hybrid/On-Site
Vacancy type: Permanent

The Position:

As the largest Capital Markets administration team in Jersey, we are composed of two dedicated teams of Administrators and an Accounting team. With strong growth across all sectors of our client portfolio, we are expanding to support this continued client demand and are actively recruiting.

We are experts in all aspects of debt capital markets, handling everything from standalone note issuance SPVs to multi-programme issuers, including asset-backed securities, synthetic securitization, and structured finance across multiple jurisdictions. In addition, we provide debt listing services on various exchanges (TISE, LSE, Euronext) and manage ongoing compliance for SPVs with listed debt. Our services also include a range of escrow and cash administration solutions. Each of our administration teams manages its own portfolio, covering both individual clients and large corporate structures. 

As a Senior Administrator, you will oversee the management of various clients within your portfolio. Your responsibilities may include client onboarding, setting up charitable trusts, incorporating companies, processing transactions, and handling all corporate secretarial tasks throughout the life cycle of a special purpose vehicle (SPV), from establishment to dissolution. You will also be expected to contribute to the development of Administrators and Trainees within the team by appropriately delegating tasks and offering necessary training

Some of the things you will be doing:

• Be responsible for the administration of a portfolio of structures and ensure clients are managed effectively including:
  • Preparation of board packs, minutes of meetings & resolutions
  • Attendance at board meetings
  • Review and comment on legal documentation
  • Review of financial statements and liaise with accountants and auditors
  • Prepare documentation for incorporations & dissolutions to include all associated onboarding (risk and due diligence) & offboarding requirements
  • Preparing payment packs
  • Ensure client records are updated with all correspondence on a daily basis
  • Produce and submit all statutory returns
• Work with your team members to manage your client portfolio, providing guidance using our internal processes
• Pro-actively take on additional responsibilities and administration tasks to support your manager and our clients
• Develop to become an expert in technical matters and share this knowledge with members of your team
• Our orphan SPVs are all owned by charitable or purpose trusts and your role will also include trust administration, including the processing of annual charitable distributions
• Maintain client documents with integrity and confidentiality
• Communicate openly with clients
• Be responsible and approachable when given tasks by other team members and delegating your own client work
• Suggest new ideas on how to improve the efficiencies of various daily tasks as you see them
• Take care and establish good relationships with all clients, intermediaries, suppliers and colleagues 
• Drive personal development using all resources available at CSC 
• Accurately record all time spent dealing with client matters to ensure the clients are correctly invoiced

What technical skills, experience, and qualifications do you need:

• Be able to deal with tasks independently & use own initiative
• Must be committed and driven to achieving excellence for themselves and their clients
• Confident communicator with both clients and colleagues 
• Strong academic background and hold or be studying towards an appropriate professional qualification
• Be proactive and forward thinking
• Studying towards professional qualification i.e. ICSA/ STEP 

Litigation Senior Associate - Jersey

To work as part of the team providing a full range of litigation services to the clients of Bedell Cristin, Jersey.  To take principal charge of work assignments within the team, with minimal partner intervention.  This will entail extensive direct client contact, being responsible for the supervision of junior legal assistant(s) and taking an active role in the identification and implementation of new business initiatives. Working with the Partners to grow the business by assisting with the development and implementation of the Group’s strategic plans for the particular work area.

Key Responsibilities

• To take responsibility for the management and co-ordination of client work as delegated by the Partners, including but not limited to, researching, writing opinions, reviewing documentation, drafting, preparing cases for court.
• To ensure all clients receive a high quality, timely and professional service to meet their needs.
• Take personal responsibility for achieving target hours, proactively manage billings and debtors and record time in a consistent way.
• To assist as required with the motivation, management and development of other fee earners and support staff in the work area.
• Assist in the promotion, development and implementation of the practice area business plans.
• To support the Partners in building an efficient team structure (this may include involvement in recruitment).
• Assist in the promotion and development of our global litigation team by working with partners and associates across our jurisdictions and engaging in business development and know how activities.
• Support new ventures, identify cross selling opportunities and seek ways to develop our services and client base.
• Manage such other activities/projects as may be required by the Partners from time to time.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations as required and manage risk exposure in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• The right candidate is likely to be 6 yrs+ PQE with a Jersey, UK or Commonwealth qualification.

Knowledge/skills/experience

•  Significant experience in the practice area
•  Strong technical ability
•  Some delegation and supervisory experience
•  Some business development experience
•  The ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
•  Good drafting and research skills.
•  Knowledge of research platforms, document management systems.
•  An understanding of key financial indicators and disciplines relating to time recording and billing.
•  Strong organisational skills and the ability to time manage and prioritise effectively.
•  Excellent interpersonal skills.

Competencies

We would like you to have:

•  A client focused approach.
•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral.
•  Organisational/time management skills and the ability to prioritise and manage a workload effectively within deadlines.
•  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.
•  Flexibility, energy and enthusiasm.

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.