Overview
We are seeking a motivated and capable property lawyer to join our Property Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior to mid-level lawyer to develop their practice while advising on a broad range of property matters within Jersey’s local market.
Working as part of a close-knit team, you will manage your own caseload (with appropriate supervision) and play an active role in supporting senior colleagues and mentoring junior team members where appropriate. The role offers exposure to high-quality transactions and the opportunity to build strong technical and client-facing skills in a supportive and professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with and advising on residential and commercial sales and purchases.
- Acting on commercial lease matters (both landlord and tenant), including drafting and reviewing documentation.
- Supporting and developing experience in share transfer, freehold, and flying freehold transactions.
- Assisting with and acting on property financing matters, advising both lenders and borrowers.
- Managing your own files (commensurate with experience) and ensuring transactions progress efficiently.
- Working closely with colleagues across the team and firm to ensure seamless client service.
- Supporting the supervision and development of juniors and paralegals where appropriate.
- Providing clear, accurate, and practical legal advice with appropriate supervision.
- Ensuring compliance with firm procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Contributing to the team’s knowledge sharing and supporting business development initiatives where appropriate.
Requirements
- A qualified lawyer with 1+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE).
- A solid grounding in property law, preferably with exposure to Jersey law or a similar jurisdiction.
- Some experience or familiarity with:
- Residential and/or commercial conveyancing.
- Leases.
- Share transfer or freehold transactions.
- Property financing (desirable but not essential).
- Ability to manage multiple matters with appropriate supervision and prioritisation.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A proactive and collaborative approach, with the confidence to take ownership of tasks.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- An interest in developing technical expertise and building long-term client relationships.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Flexible working arrangements may be considered.
The candidate must have a strong work ethic, be flexible to meet the needs of the business and its clients and be committed to their legal career. We pride ourselves on excellent client care and maintaining a good relationship with colleagues in other firms and a good reputation with the Court
Details
Department: Property
Location: Jersey
Level/Salary range: Market
HR Contact: Alison Gates (Practice Manager)
Qualifications Required: 1+ years PQE
Reporting to: Head of Property
Position Type: Full time (35 hours)
Start Date: ASAP
