Jake Prince

What made you choose to work for Ogier?

A number of people had told me about Ogier’s strong reputation in the industry as an exciting and forward-thinking company with a great example of leadership and culture. When I had my interview, I saw that those comments were more than accurate and immediately knew this was where I wanted to work. Ogier has always been known for providing management that supports education and learning throughout your career; I knew it would be the perfect company to help develop my skillset and begin my career.

What professional training have you done?

In June 2020, I began the Chartered Governance Institute certificate, which I have now received. I am halfway through my Diploma and hope to have completed this by the end of 2022. After that, I will progress onto the Professional qualification.

What do you do on an average day?

One of my favourite parts about my job is that there is no true “typical day”. But, generally, I like to start each day by checking my calendar so I can keep any upcoming meetings or calls at the front of my mind and make sure everything is ready to go. I’ll then go through my emails and take any immediate actions. To help provide the best possible service, I always strive to respond to my clients as soon as I can so they know their queries are being looked after.

As a real estate senior administrator, one of my main tasks is to provide company secretarial services to a wide range of clients who hold real estate assets in the United Kingdom. I enjoy having a diversified portfolio of properties under management because it gives me the opportunity to expand my skillset and understanding of various property-related matters.

What is your next step?

I plan to progress through the band of senior administrator to reach the next level: assistant manager. And I hope to continue building strong relationships with my clients and expand my ever-growing client portfolio.

What advice would you give yourself as a school leaver considering the experience you have now?

I would tell myself three things:

• Not to compare myself and my plans to others and what they’re doing.

• Life is too short to care about what other people think. As long as you fully believe what you’re doing will bring success to your life, then you will achieve that goal.

• And, to never give up when you’re at your lowest point. Keep pushing forward no matter what anyone tells you because only you know what you’re capable of.

Age: 23

Education: I completed my GCSE’s and A Levels at Hautlieu School

What did you want to be when you were 8 years old? A professional football player. I started playing when I was four and always dreamed of becoming a professional. I now play for Jersey Bulls!

Favourite way to relax: Going to the beach with my mates

Favourite place to eat in Jersey: Pizza Express

Favourite possession: My house

Ogier provides legal advice on BVI, Cayman, Guernsey, Irish, Jersey and Luxembourg law. Legal services for the corporate and financial sectors form the core of our business, including banking and finance, corporate, investment funds, dispute resolution, private equity and private wealth. Ogier also has strong Local Legal Services practices, covering employment law, property and more. Our corporate administration business, Ogier Global, works closely with Ogier’s partner-led legal teams to offer clients integrated legal and corporate administration services. Ogier’s approach is to keep it simple, using a collaborative approach across time zones. Our office network also includes Beijing, Hong Kong, London, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo.

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