Senior Associate

Looking for a firm which:

• appreciates your skills and value
• wants you to be yourself and to maximize your potential and
• recognises and rewards you for your hard work

If so, then come and join the Bedell Cristin family.

We truly believe that people our best asset and we live and breathe this by how we work. If you're looking for challenging and rewarding work in a collaborative and supportive environment where you have the space to think and act in the best way possible for our clients then we're the company for you.

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.

We are looking for an experienced Corporate or Finance senior lawyer to join our Corporate and Finance team in Guernsey where you can expect a varied working day, providing legal advice relating to corporate and commercial law, investment funds, general financial services, insurance and reinsurance. Our hand-picked legal team has earned a reputation for offering technical expertise coupled with commercial awareness and an understanding of our clients' desire for prompt response times and a solution-orientated service.

Given the nature of the practice we need a generalist with 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. 

Purpose of the job

To take principal charge of work assignments within the practice, with minimal partner intervention.  This will entail extensive direct client contact, being responsible for the supervision of juniors and taking an active role in the identification and implementation of new business initiatives.

To work with the Partners to grow the business by assisting with the development and implementation of the strategic plans for the particular practice area.

Main responsibilities

• To take responsibility for the management and co-ordination of client work as delegated by the Partners.
• To ensure all clients receive a top quality, timely and professional service to meet their needs.
• To effectively delegate to and actively supervise others, where appropriate.
• To manage risk exposure in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures.
• To actively share knowledge, skills and experience with others.
• Promote and strengthen the Bedell Cristin brand.
• Within the team/firm strategy, contribute proactively to the development and implementation of business development plans aimed at attracting more work from existing clients and developing new client relationships.
• Identify and support new ventures, cross selling opportunities and 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 regular seminars/writing of articles/presentations etc.
• To take personal responsibility for achieving financial targets; to record time in a consistent way and to proactively manage WIP, billings and debtors.
• To demonstrate a good understanding of our key financial indicators by educating others.
• To identify, discuss and implement changes/improvements to the way the practice runs and/or the services provided to clients.
• To play a key role in the motivation, engagement, management and training/development of the team.
• To be a positive influence across the business and inspire positivity in others.
• To actively share knowledge, skills and experience with others.

Qualifications

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

Knowledge/skills/experience

• Extensive experience in the practice area
• Sound technical ability
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to remain calm, measured and focused even under pressure
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to proactively manage competing priorities
• Delegation and supervisory experience
• Business development acumen

Competencies

We would like you to have:

• A client focused approach
• Strong commercial awareness and sound judgment
• 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 with others.

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.