Law

Jersey’s legal sector is a focal point of the financial services industry, with a range of firms servicing both the international and local markets. The majority of lawyers in Jersey practice corporate and commercial law, working closely alongside lawyers based in other jurisdictions (particularly law firms based in the City of London) and professionals in the banking, funds and trusts sectors.  Corporate and commercial law in this context can include areas such as funds, banking, regulatory law, trusts and private wealth generally and litigation of commercial matters.

Although it is a generalisation, the Jersey legal market also tends to be split between lawyers providing services to local people and businesses (including family law, real estate and criminal law) and those lawyers who provide specialist Jersey commercial and corporate law advice in relation to international transactions and clients predominantly derived from outside of Jersey, particularly the City of London.

Whilst the majority of legal positions tend to be in private practice (i.e. law firms who advise clients), the Jersey market also has a number of ‘in house’ lawyers who are employed by a business to provide them with legal expertise.  These in-house lawyers can work for a variety of organisations including family offices, banks, administration businesses and investment houses.

• The ability to understand complex issues from multiple perspectives to ‘see the bigger picture’
• The ability to construct and defend a persuasive argument or position
• Excellent spoken and written communication, including presenting to others and negotiation
• Self-management, including planning and meeting deadlines
• General research skills
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Analytical and reasoning skills
• Attention to detail
• Resilience and commitment: law is a demanding career

• A relevant university degree (not necessarily in law)
• Relevant practical experience
• Professional accreditations from organisations like the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) and/or a Graduate Diploma in Law course
• Qualification as a Jersey advocate or solicitor through the Jersey Institute of Law and accredited by the Law Society of Jersey or in an equivalent jurisdiction such as Scotland or England

• Paralegal
• Associate
• Solicitor
• Legal secretary
• Barrister/Advocate
• In house / General Counsel roles