Banking & Finance Lawyer - NQ to 1 PQE - Based in Guernsey

Job description

Banking and Finance Associate (NQ – 1 year PQE)

This top-tier offshore law firm is looking for a Banking and Finance Associate for it’s market leading Guernsey office.

Joining a team that includes some of the leading specialists in the market, you can expect hands-on exposure to a broad range of lender and borrower work spanning areas such as fund finance, leveraged finance, acquisition finance, real estate finance, and restructuring.

You can expect plenty of responsibility and client contact, making it ideal for someone with strong technical and communication skills. Opportunities for progression are excellent.

Requirements

• NQ-1 year PQE level.
• Credentials from a good UK/international/offshore law firm (City or regional welcome).
• Admitted in the UK, Ireland or an equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction.
• Banking/Finance experience (for NQs - at least one training seat)
• Good academics (2.1 or above).
• A commitment to relocate to Guernsey

Package

• Competitive salary, 20% tax rate.
• Benefits and excellent bonus scheme.
• Relocation package (flights + temporary accommodation on arrival + expenses allowance).

Process

• Interviews will take place by videoconference
• Start dates negotiable.
• Our clients provide comprehensive assistance with licenses (if required) and relocation.

The Channel Islands

For a city-based lawyer who thrives on big-ticket work but craves an escape from the rat race, few places compete with the Channel Islands, home to two of the world’s premier offshore financial centres. Jersey and Guernsey have strong and highly competitive legal sectors, housing teams that number many alumni of the leading London or international outfits amongst their ranks. They do complex blue-chip work, in a nice environment without the trappings of a big law firm culture. Work-life balance tends to be good, leaving plenty of time to enjoy what is an enviable coastal lifestyle and London is only an hour away making it easy to get that city fix when (or if) you need it.

Origin Legal International

Our team has 25 years’ experience of helping lawyers to make international and offshore moves. If you would like to find out more about this role or chat about an overseas move in general, please get in touch.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English