This interview first appeared in Connect magazine's Working Lunch feature.
“Why are we doing this and what are we going to do about it?”
These are key questions underpinning the working practice of Advocate Helen Ruelle, Director of Local Legal Services at Ogier. A specialist in employment law, she has been at the forefront of some of the biggest changes to employment legislation in Jersey, including discrimination law and parental leave. Her practice also includes compliance, immigration, data protection, mergers and acquisitions and relocation to the Island of high net worth clients and companies.
Described by Legal 500 as a “leading individual” for employment law advice and in client feedback as a “powerhouse”, Helen’s style is open and approachable in conversation. She describes herself as a “people person” first and foremost and this is reflected in the active part she has played in community life since coming to Jersey 21 years ago. During her ten years on the Jersey Employment Forum – including nine years as chair – she oversaw major developments in the protections afforded by the employment law in consultation with relevant stakeholders, including employers and employees across local industries and their representatives. Currently she is chair of the Jersey Employment Trust (JET) which helps those with disabilities and long-term health conditions into employment.
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