The Legal Counsel will be a core member of the Group in-house legal team working to provide legal advice to the Board and senior management and to work closely with client-facing staff and external advisers in relation to legal matters arising in the day-to-day administration of complex high value fiduciary structures.
Provide legal advice within the Trust (Jersey) to the boards of companies and the trustees of trusts administered by the business
Provide legal advice in relation to trusts, companies and other offshore structures, risk management in relation to the creation and administration of offshore entities, and the drafting and management of legal and technical documentation
Prepare instructions to external advisers and act as a central point of contact at group for the engagement of external legal advisers
Support and assist legal, tax and regulatory compliance reporting by group (and as required, at Group level) including FATCA and CRS, Jersey economic substance, UK and international trust and company registers, and tax compliance
About You:
Previous experience held in a law firm or trust business
Knowledge of trust and company law and (ideally) UK tax law, including a sound knowledge of fiduciary structures and functions
Ability to become an expert in new legislation or regulation which is or becomes relevant for Group
Understanding of the Codes, guidelines, and expectations of the JFSC
