Ramparts is inviting experienced lawyers with at least 4 years PQE to join our dynamic and growing legal practice. You’ll have the chance to provide proactive legal advice across a broad range of practice areas, drawing on our team’s extensive knowledge and experience in Gibraltar, England, and Ireland. While all applicants are welcome, we’re particularly interested in practitioners with expertise in dispute resolution, litigation, and property law.
Working at Ramparts
You’ll join a highly regarded and growing law firm, recognised for our knowledge and experience. We specialise in comprehensive legal and regulatory support for clients operating across borders on a wide range of practice areas, including:
- Corporate and Commercial matters
- Dispute Resolution and Litigation
- Funds and Trusts
- Defamation and Privacy
- Crypto Assets
- Employment Law
- Property Law
- Remote Gambling
- Payments, and E-money
- Cross-border Regulatory Compliance
- Investment Structuring
- Tax matters
We are an inclusive legal practice that offers a clear path for career advancement based on merit and commitment to our values, helping us attract and retain top legal talent. We will support you in your desire to build your own client base.
As a forward-minded and nimble law firm, we readily adapt to and embrace technological advancements to more effectively service our clients’ needs.
Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits, including discounted gym memberships, employer pension contributions, flexible working arrangements, and support for further studies.
Key Requirements and Qualities for This Role
We’re looking for a Gibraltar-qualified Barrister or Solicitor with at least 4 years PQE, whether gained in-house or in private practice.
You should possess:
- Strong Work Ethic & Ownership: A high standard of work ethic, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of tasks. You’ll be self-driven, able to take ownership, and manage your workload effectively, even in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
- In-depth Legal Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and industry standards, with a commitment to continuous professional development and staying abreast of legal and industry changes.
- Legal Skills: Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, and research abilities. You’ll be required to draft and review legal documents such as agreements, applications, pleadings, and correspondence.
- Litigation Proficiency: We welcome experience in litigation matters across our key sectors. This includes appearing regularly before Gibraltar Courts and tribunals, handling summary trials, complex civil claims, and attending case management/pre-trial hearings.
- Client-Centric Approach: A keen interest in understanding clients’ businesses, combined with excellent interpersonal skills to build rapport and trust. You must be able to handle highly confidential information, deliver the highest levels of customer service, and tailor advice and solutions for both Gibraltar and international clients.
- Commercial Acumen: The ability to provide client solutions using legal knowledge, effective research, and sound commercial judgement to advise and support clients. This includes implementing advice, liaising with other departments and overseas counsel, and supporting commercial strategy while managing legal risks.
- Team Integration & Leadership: A positive team player who can lead workstreams on large transactions, run smaller transactions independently, and collaborate with colleagues across various departments to deliver integrated legal solutions.
- Organisational Prowess: Excellent organisational, time, project, and diary management skills.
- Independent & Accountable: A high level of independence, acting under limited supervision, with the ability to work autonomously.
- Communication & Collaboration: Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients and colleagues in a multicultural and multinational environment.
- Analytical & Proactive Mindset: An analytical, creative, and hands-on approach, coupled with a proactive desire to learn and a keen eye for detail.
- Financial Acumen: The ability to meet financial targets.
About Ramparts
Ramparts operates from Eurocity in Gibraltar, a conveniently located office with dedicated parking, just a short walk from the town centre. The firm is built around a close-knit, cross-functional, and multicultural team known for its collaborative spirit and supportive culture. Founded in 2012 by Managing Director Peter Howitt, Ramparts has since established itself as a significant and respected presence within Gibraltar’s professional services landscape.
We believe in an open culture and a strong team-first attitude, embodying the collaborative spirit that defines us – our ethos is that if you want to go far, go together.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are interested in joining our team. All applications and expressions of interest will be treated with the strictest confidence and discretion.