The Role
Provides technically complex legal advice within a Jersey dispute resolution practice, manages client relationships, supports business development, oversees billing and budgets, contributes to knowledge management, and leads, coaches, and develops junior team members. The role also includes recruitment input, performance reviews, presentations, training, and maintaining a strong understanding of clients’ business needs and market developments.
Summary Generated by Built In
An environment that makes people feel valued and happy doesn’t just help to get the best work out of them - it sparks big ideas, enables new thinking and creates a collaborative environment. That's why we've worked hard to create an open culture, where everyone's voice is heard and where we are always looking for the next big thing to make Ogier the best place to work.
Our latest opportunity in our Jersey Dispute Resolution team is the perfect platform for success.
Key Responsibilities
To provide technically excellent legal advice on a range of advanced issues, whilst initiating, building and maintaining productive relationships with clients and intermediaries
- Be adept in the provision of technically accurate and complex guidance to a client, without the need for detailed review by other
- Have a broad and deep knowledge of a specialised practice area and a broad general knowledge of the law of your jurisdiction
- Be responsible for developing contribution to Knowledge Management in conjunction with Partners/Heads of Team
- Deliver CPD sessions and produce articles on area of expertise
- Manage team awareness of WIP and debt with Partner
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and business plans in conjunction with Partners
- Collate and maintain the billing information and ensure that WIP is billed or written off against previous billings as frequently as possible
- Monitor the teams billing information and ensure that WIP is billed or written off against previous billings as frequently as possible
- Actively generate business for your team and jurisdiction from both new and existing clients by effective internal and external business development activities and strive to develop the Ogier brand in the marketplace
- Ensure that any client feedback is managed appropriately
- Having a detailed business development plan which is constantly reviewed, updated and executed
- Contribute to recruitment decisions and the selection process
- Deliver performance reviews for the junior members of the team as well as responsible for their on-going management
- Be approachable and available to the team and other fee earners so they can check their understanding
- Manage, develop and coach the team appropriately
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Qualified Lawyer with typically 7+ years of PQE
- Solid experience from a relevant law firm environment, ideally within a Magic/Silver Circle firm (or equivalent) demonstrating good, consistent performance over the last two financial years
- Demonstrate highest standards of professional knowledge and ability
- Make timely and accurate decisions
- Understand and demonstrate management and financial accounting principles
- Build and maintain productive working relationships and be an authority in your area of expertise
- Prepare and present professional presentations and training seminars internally and externally as required
- Understanding the environment the client is operating in and meeting their needs
- Anticipating and understanding market development that will impact your client
- Regularly attend client events on behalf of Ogier
- Gain an awareness and understanding of peers in key client groups (internally and externally) which results in a relevant and effective network
- Provide effective leadership, drive and motivation and project a credible image that inspires confidence
- Adopt a positive approach to change and implement change in a way that meets organisation and individual needs whilst building a team culture that is supportive and forward looking
About
Ogier is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We’re committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and comfortable for everyone. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we strive to ensure equitable opportunities for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage in your recruitment journey with us, please let us know, we’ll be happy to work with you to ensure you have the best possible experience.Ogier provides legal advice on BVI, Cayman, Guernsey, Irish, Jersey and Luxembourg law. Our network of locations also includes Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo. Legal services for the corporate and financial sectors form the core of our business, principally in the areas of banking and finance, corporate, investment funds, dispute resolution, private equity and private wealth. We also have strong practices in the areas of employee benefits and incentives, employment law, regulatory, restructuring and insolvency and property. Ogier's corporate administration business, Ogier Global, incorporates and administers a wide variety of vehicles including public and private companies, partnerships and trusts. Ogier is based in 13 jurisdictions including Beijing, BVI, Cayman Islands, Dubai, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Ireland, Jersey, London, Luxembourg, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo.
Skills Required
- Qualified lawyer with typically 7 or more years of post-qualification experience
- Solid experience in a relevant law firm environment
- Strong professional legal knowledge and ability
- Ability to make timely and accurate decisions
- Understanding of management and financial accounting principles
- Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships
- Ability to prepare and present professional presentations and training seminars
- Understanding of client operating environments and needs
- Ability to anticipate market developments affecting clients
- Leadership, motivation, and team management capability
- Relevant experience in a Magic Circle, Silver Circle, or equivalent law firm
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The Company
What We Do
Ogier is an international professional services firm that provides legal, corporate, fiduciary, and consulting services. They operate globally, managing complex transactions for financial institutions, professional advisers, and regulatory bodies. The firm is known for its pragmatic, targeted advice and a collaborative approach across various jurisdictions, including the BVI, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland, Jersey, and Luxembourg.
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