Job Reference: 33927
Job Type: Permanent Vacancy
Job Location: Guernsey

Our client is seeking a Legal Counsel to join the in-house legal team within their Governance Services division. This is a full-time role supporting legal matters across all jurisdictions where the business operates. Working closely with the General Counsel, you will take on a wide-ranging portfolio of commercial legal, regulatory, and risk-related work as the business continues to grow and evolve. Job Duties: Maintain best practice in legal, reputational and operational risk management across the business Identify and analyse legal and reputational risks from client mandates and propose appropriate mitigations Support the development of a strong compliance culture, particularly around confidentiality and legal privilege Manage and update global terms of business, jurisdiction terms and data processing terms Review and negotiate NDAs, supplier contracts, licence agreements and commercial contracts Draft and maintain intra-group agreements, including service and outsourcing agreements Lead automation projects for engagement letter templates across jurisdictions Advise on and negotiate bespoke client terms as needed Assist on regulatory matters including outsourcing, codes of practice, and licence applications Provide guidance on cross-border compliance topics including FATCA, CRS, DAC6 and MDR Support legal aspects of AML processes including eligible introducers, ABC, and CDD requirements Prepare and deliver legal input to boards and senior management on regulatory and legal issues Attend quarterly board meetings when required Provide legal input into policies, procedures and internal guidance Coordinate closely with the wider legal and compliance teams and senior stakeholders across jurisdictions Assist with legal aspects of internal licensing, strategic projects and corporate transactions including new jurisdictions, products and office moves Job Requirements: Significant post-qualification experience, ideally within a commercial law firm or in-house legal environment Experience in corporate or funds law, or within a regulated in-house legal team, is advantageous CGI and/or STEP qualifications are desirable, with support offered to achieve them if required Enthusiastic and eager to learn, with a proactive mindset and willingness to step outside your comfort zone Ability to build strong and effective working relationships across jurisdictions Self-starter who can manage and take ownership of their workload Calm, confident and approachable, with excellent written and verbal communication skills Highly organised, deadline-focused and detail-oriented, with strong completer-finisher traits Comfortable prioritising competing demands in a fast-paced environment Demonstrates discretion, sound judgement and the ability to maintain confidentiality Passionate about technology and open to using innovative solutions, such as coding and automation What You’ll Love:This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic in-house legal team with exposure to a variety of cross-jurisdictional legal matters. You will work in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where innovation, continuous learning and inclusive values are championed. Interested? Register today, confidentially, with one of our friendly and dedicated recruitment specialists by clicking here  

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