We are supporting a Family Office with the appointment of a Junior Legal Counsel, offering an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer to make their first move in-house. The role will suit someone with 1–3 years’ PQE in corporate and commercial law who is looking to broaden their experience within a varied and commercially focused environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and draft a range of legal documentation, including contracts, agreements, NDAs and board documentation
• Provide practical legal support across corporate, commercial and company law matters
• Organise board meetings and AGMs, including preparation of related documentation
• Work with external law firms across common law and civil law jurisdictions on a variety of legal matters
• Support matters including employment, contracts, property transactions, trust-related matters and ad hoc agreements
• Identify and assess legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation
• Ensure all entities remain compliant with their legal and regulatory obligations
• Maintain an organised and effective legal filing system 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Fully qualified lawyer in a common law jurisdiction
• 1–3 years’ PQE within a corporate and commercial legal environment
• Solid practical knowledge of company law and corporate restructuring
• Experience drafting and reviewing commercial legal documentation
• Strong understanding of legal risk and compliance requirements 

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Commercially minded with a practical approach to legal matters
• Confident working with internal stakeholders and external legal advisers
• Must be Entitled or Entitled to work in Jersey