Corporate/Commercial Associate 4+ years' PQE GUERNSEY

Our client, a commercial law firm in Guernsey, is seeking to recruit a Corporate and Commercial Associate with 4 or more years’ of post-qualification experience (PQE) to join this thriving, directories-listed Corporate team. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious lawyer looking relocate to the Channel Islands and advance their career within well-regarded offshore law firm. You will manage a sophisticated workload, advising an established client base that includes leading Guernsey fiduciaries, corporate service providers, and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs).

Key responsibilities include:

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• Advise on complex cross-border corporate reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and joint ventures utilizing Guernsey vehicles; Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, financing documents, and security agreements; Provide structuring and regulatory advice on Guernsey company law, economic substance requirements, and beneficial ownership regulations; Act as a primary point of contact for established Guernsey-based fiduciary and corporate service provider clients; Deliver tailored legal solutions to high-net-worth individuals regarding asset structuring, private corporate vehicles, and family offices; Maintain and deepen existing institutional client relationships through high-quality, responsive service delivery; Contribute proactively to the firm’s local and international marketing and business development initiatives; Identify and pursue new market opportunities to expand the corporate and commercial practice group.
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Candidates will have strong experience of dealing with Corporate matters and you will be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, or another relevant commonwealth jurisdiction. The successful candidate will enjoy an outstanding quality of life in Guernsey coupled with a highly favourable local tax rate (20% flat rate).