The capabilities and talent of our lawyers have earned us industry recognition for identifying all the steps necessary to meet our clients’ goals, however diverse or complex the requirement.
We are an award-winning law firm with expertise in BVI, Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey law and the agility to drive success for our clients in a fast moving world. We provide legal advice shaped around the needs of corporate and private clients, financial institutions and intermediaries worldwide.
Working in multi-disciplinary teams, we marry thought leadership with a proactive approach to solving issues holistically – without a client needing to raise them – across geographies and practice areas in the most efficient and seamless way. Through this approach – delivering reliability and stability with flair – we combine commercial acumen with service excellence that helps you to achieve your goals and stay ahead. |
Purpose of the job
To work as part of the team providing a full range of litigation services to the clients of Bedell Cristin, BVI. This will entail supporting the partner(s) and taking principal responsibility as appropriate for cases involving a variety of contentious work, including contentious trust and company, cross border fraud and insolvency.
Main responsibilities
- Providing an efficient and high quality legal support service to the partner(s) in all aspects of their client work to include researching, writing opinions, reviewing documentation, drafting, preparing cases for court.
- Taking personal responsibility for the management of matters and carrying out own advocacy (with appropriate supervision).
- Assisting in the promotion and business development of the litigation team in all of our locations, by working with the Partners across the jurisdictions and engaging in business development and knowledge management activities.
- Working with the partner(s) to develop and successfully implement business plans.
- Supervising more junior legal staff.
- Taking responsibility for any other activities/projects as required by the partners from time to time.
Qualifications
The postholder will be a UK qualified lawyer, with 6-8 years PQE.
Knowledge/skills/experience
- Relevant litigation experience gained in a major international law firm
- Excellent written and verbal English skills
- Good drafting and research skills
- Strong IT skills
- Knowledge of research platforms, document management systems
- Good understanding of business social media tools
- An understanding of key financial indicators and disciplines relating to time recording and billing
Competencies
We would like you to have:
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to time manage and prioritise effectively
- A client focused approach
- The ability to acquire new legal knowledge quickly and enthusiastically
- A self-starter, with energy, enthusiasm and drive
- A responsible, disciplined and methodical approach with a keen eye for detail
- The ability to use initiative to resolve issues and to work independently with an appropriate level of supervision.
In this role you will be expected to:
- Adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations including those around anti-money laundering and terrorist financing.
- Commit to fulfilling your personal CPD requirements and to continually develop your skills and knowledge.
- Act in keeping with our core behaviours
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