Private Client - London Area, United Kingdom - Taylor Root

Description

A reputable offshore law firm with a leading Private Client & Trusts practice in Guernsey is recruiting a senior associate to join their growing team. They are looking for an established Senior Associate who can provide legal advice on a wide range of non-contentious matters to institutional and private clients, and oversee the work of associates, trainees and paralegals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to clients in relation to the drafting of offshore trusts and foundations and supplemental deeds (such as DORAs, instruments of appointment, indemnities, assignments and novations) and legal opinions.
• Guide clients on strategy relating to the particular matter you are advising on, meeting client needs or reacting quickly to changing requirements.
• Prepare case analyses and supporting documentation with cost estimates. Confidently discuss fees with clients. Be confident in discussions with matter partner about appropriate cost budgets and billing.
• Act as a main point of contact with clients and take a proactive role in developing relationships with key clients.
• Support partners in the management and training of associates, paralegals and trainees.
• Demonstrate effective supervision and guidance to junior members of the team, helping them to manage their workload and delegate when necessary.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• You will be qualified lawyer (solicitor or barrister, qualified in a common law jurisdiction) with a minimum of 7 years' post qualification experience in the drafting of offshore trusts and foundations and supplemental deeds (such as DORAs, instruments of appointment, indemnities, assignments and novations) and legal opinions.
• You will also have a good understanding of trustee fiduciary duties.
• It would be useful, but is not essential, for you to be able to incorporate and advise upon a private trustee structure, to set up and advise upon philanthropic structures, and understand momentous decision applications.

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