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Job Description
***GROUP PARTNER - BANKING & FINANCE - CHANNEL ISLANDS ***
THE PRACTICE Major off-shore private practice law firm in the Channel Islands
Guernsey has a well-established legal system which has been enhanced over the years by the introduction of modern legislation covering all important aspects relating to the finance industry. This has resulted in Guernsey developing and maintaining a reputation as a well-regulated and attractive centre to conduct business. Guernsey's tax neutrality, its long history of financial and political stability, good banking and professional infrastructure, GMT time zone and proximity to the UK and Europe, have ensured that Guernsey is a first-rate, thriving, offshore financial centre. It was placed on the OECD G20 white list for offshore jurisdictions in 2009 which reflects its high standards of international compliance and transparency.
Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands and is one of the world's major international finance centres. The successful combination of stability and reliability has kept Jersey at the forefront of global finance for almost half a century. Government determination to encourage high quality business to the Island, and the support offered by the sophisticated and comprehensive infrastructure of laws and regulations, combine to promote investor confidence. It is also self-governing, has it own financial and legal systems and its own courts of law.
THE PROPOSITION
Banking and Finance Partners, or highly experienced Senior Associates are invited to apply for a Group Partnership appointment with this major private practice law firm in the Channel Islands. This is an outstanding opportunity to live and work in this idyllic off-shore location. Applicants will have a wealth of high quality banking and finance experience that covers a wide spectrum of casework covering senior debt, private equity, structured finance, asset finance. It is also beneficial to have capital markets and funds experience . However, it is crucial that candidates should have an excellent track record of business generation and have close working relationships with leading financial institutions. For this appointment an excellent salary in excess of six figures is available as is an appropriate Housing Licence. Needless to say, Taxation at this level is extremely advantageous.
Next Stage
So for an initial, confidential discussion please call Ian at Judicial Review Legal Recruitment, or forward your CV to ian at judicial review. co. uk.
As part of our process we aim to respond to all applications within 3 working days but if you have not been contacted within this timescale then, regrettably, your application has been unsuccessful.