Molly Ryan

PARALEGAL Ogier

What does a typical working day involve for you?

A typical working day for me is usually from home due to Ogier’s flexibility in our ways of working. No two days are the same in the Corporate team; I could be working on a borrower-side financing transaction in the morning, and migrating a company from Jersey to the British Virgin Islands in the afternoon. Typically, my day involves being a day-to-day point of contact for our clients and providing specific Jersey legal advice.

How did you get your job?

When I moved to Jersey, I entered a speculative application to Ogier on a whim. I received a call from the HR department that same week asking if I was available for interviews with the Corporate team and the Local Legal Services team. After two interviews with the Corporate team , I realised I was better suited to a career in Corporate law.

What motivates you in this role?

I believe women in the legal profession, especially the corporate sector, are underrepresented. I work with some incredibly smart and career-driven women and I would like to be the same one day and inspire those who come after.

Are there any future skills you will need to learn for your role?

Ogier prides itself on its focus on personal development. We are regularly provided with training targeted at our level of experience, allowing us to mature in our roles. As I progress in my career at Ogier, I will continue to develop my skills of talking clearly and succinctly to a group of people, together with my supervisory skills.

What are the three most important skills required for your role?

Organisation – sometimes transactions have specific deadline days, you have to be able to diarise and keep up to date with the fast-moving pace of transactions.

Inquisitive – you can never know too much! No question is a ridiculous question.

Patience – experience comes with time and through trial and error.

What advice would you give someone interested in a career in your profession?

My first piece of advice is to try to get as much experience in as many different areas of law as possible. You can never be over prepared before starting your career. My second piece of advice is to learn how to adjust to working with lots of different people, of different ages and of different mentalities.

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You can’t hum if you hold your nose – hands up if you tested it.

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