Senior Counsel - Private Clients & Trusts

We are exclusively recruiting for a Senior Counsel role with a prominent professional services firm located in Guernsey. Renowned for delivering tailor-made legal, corporate, and fiduciary services to an international clientele, the firm has a proven track record of excellence.

Role Overview:
The Senior Counsel will integrate into the Private Capital & Trusts department, specifically contributing to the expansion of the Guernsey PC&T practice with the aim of establishing it as the leading practice in the region. Working alongside top practitioners, the successful candidate will play a key role in growing the PC&T business, aligning with the overall expansion strategy across all practice groups in the Channel Islands.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification:

• Collaborate with senior team members while providing guidance to junior fee-earners.
• Actively contribute to the development and growth of client relationships, positioning oneself as a valuable resource to clients. This involves taking ownership of core client relationships and participating in various business development initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of the practice’s knowledge base, actively participating in conferences, seminars, client presentations, and internal training.
• Deliver technically sound advice and responsive service to clients, providing support to colleagues on client matters.
• Maintain a consistent record of revenue generation and profitability, adhering to recommended billing rates, managing costs effectively, and ensuring personal utilization meets expectations.
• Adhere to the firm’s values and professional ethics, proactively seeking conflict resolution.

Education, Skills & Experience:

• Qualified lawyer with over 8 years of private wealth PQE.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Ambitious, commercially driven, open to new opportunities, and self-motivated.
• Preferred experience in an established private client practice or family office, though not essential.
• Preferred experience in the Guernsey private client sector and/or familiarity with offshore financial service providers, though not essential.