Overview
Senior Counsel in Guernsey providing expert private client and international trust advice to offshore asset structures and HNW families. You’ll collaborate with a close-knit global team across dispute resolution, funds, and corporate matters to support international trust companies and family offices. The role combines advisory work with cross-border coordination to shape offshore structures and governance. This is an opportunity to leverage deep trust expertise within a leading offshore practice and make a meaningful impact on complex, cross-jurisdictional matters.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal advice on Guernsey matters to international trust clients
- Advise international trust companies, HNW families and family offices on offshore asset holding structures
- Collaborate with global colleagues on dispute resolution involving trusts
- Work with corporate teams on funds and corporate structures
- Support establishment and management of offshore structures for clients
Key requirements
- Solicitor or barrister qualification in a common law jurisdiction
- Minimum of eight years PQE
- offshore/Private Client experience preferred
- STEP qualification preferred
- Knowledge of offshore asset structures and international trusts
- Strong communication and client-relations skills
- Cross-border collaboration and teamwork
- High integrity and professional judgment
- Private client and trust law
- Offshore law and asset structures
- Dispute resolution collaboration
Counsel, International Trusts and Private Clients - Guernsey employer: AP Executive
Join a prestigious offshore law firm in the beautiful Channel Islands, where you will be part of a dynamic Litigation team that values collaboration and professional growth. With a strong focus on employee development, this firm offers unique opportunities for career advancement while maintaining a supportive work culture that encourages initiative and independence. Enjoy the benefits of working in a vibrant location, with direct client engagement and the chance to lead and mentor junior colleagues in a rewarding legal environment.
