Associate

Department: Financial Services Law

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Guernsey

Description

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/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

Competencies

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.

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Testing

Second interview

Final interview

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