Corporate, Banking, Funds, Trusts and Litigation Lawyers
(Guernsey  and non-Guernsey qualified), all levels - £Excellent + Benefits

New Opportunities
Ozannes is a leading Guernsey law firm and was the first to expand into Jersey.

After a period of significant organic growth, we are looking for ambitious, talented individuals to join the practice to help build and enhance the legal services that have earned the firm recognition in many third party publications as a leading Channel Island’s law firm. The international reputation of the firm attracts noteworthy and high quality instructions across all practice areas.

Ozannes has a significant blue chip international client base offering an excellent opportunity for lawyers to develop his/her practice.

We require candidates with a proven track record in either corporate, trusts, banking, funds, commercial or litigation matters.

Quality and Reputation
Quality is at the forefront of Ozannes strategy.  We have developed a team of experienced lawyers in Guernsey, many with City of London experience, to undertake the complex and sophisticated instructions demanded of lawyers today. 

Ozannes are ranked in the top tier of offshore lawyers by Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500.  Ozannes has also regularly featured in the Fitzrovia International Plc’s Guernsey fund surveys as a leading legal adviser to Guernsey investment funds and is a leading sponsor of listings on the CISX.  The firm was also placed third, globally by “The Lawyer” in their “Offshore Law Firm of the Year” award, 2005.

Many of Ozannes lawyers are recommended in a variety of third party publications for their expertise in their particular specialist practice areas.

Areas of Expertise
Ozannes’ Corporate has expertise in dealing with all forms of corporate, international financing and investment transactions and their realisation; in particular, general corporate/commercial work, mutual funds, banking, finance, protected cell companies, the creation, migration or amalgamation of companies and the establishment of employee benefit schemes.

Ozannes’ Litigation has the strongest litigation team in Guernsey and is involved in the majority of the leading cases in the island.  It deals with all manner of commercial and civil litigation, criminal law, employment, family, insolvency, personal injury and professional negligence matters. 

Ozannes’ Trusts advise on all trust matters including commercial and securitisation vehicles; pensions; tax planning; trust establishment and maintenance; trustee and beneficiary disputes; retirement annuity and charitable trusts. Ozannes is frequently involved in contentious trust issues since the establishment of the Guernsey trust law in 1989 and is led by St John Robilliard, a leading trust lawyer, who has extensive experience in both Guernsey and Jersey on trust and tax related matters.

Work/Life balance
This is an ideal opportunity for motivated, ambitious lawyers to join a progressive offshore law firm.  It offers the opportunity to live and work in a well-regulated, first-class, offshore jurisdiction which provides a high quality work/life balance for individuals and their families, has close professional and travel links with London, and the scope for excellent career progression.

And, after a 10 minute commute from the office, there’s the beach! If that sounds appealing and you are a talented advocate or lawyer, then we would like to hear from you.

How to apply
Applications, which would be accompanied by curriculum vitae, will be treated in the strictest confidence and should be addressed to:-

Mrs Tina Le Poidevin, Human Resources Manager at Ozannes, Advocates, PO Box 186, 1 Le Marchant Street, St      Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 4HP.  Tel : 01481 723466, Fax : 01481 726874, Email : recruitment@ozannes.com.