Associate

Smart Recruitment; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedell Cristin in Jersey seeks an Associate for its Litigation team to handle contentious work for financial institutions, fiduciaries and private clients. You will support partners, manage cases, draft and advise across cross-border matters while upholding AML/CDD procedures.

The role emphasizes client service, mentoring juniors, and contributing to business development within a renowned offshore law firm environment.

Qualifications

• 2 to 6 year PQE with a UK/Commonwealth qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in litigation matters and case management.
• Ability to draft clearly and precisely with strong attention to detail.
• Good financial awareness and disciplined time/billing practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and clear written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, timely client service and support the partners.
• Manage client work, research, write opinions, and prepare cases for court.
• Draft, review and summarise legal documents and correspondence accurately.
• Conduct legal research and analysis; prepare reports and updates.
• Ensure compliance with CDD/AML procedures and firm policies.
• Support junior team members and collaborate on cross-border matters.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship efforts.

Skills

Litigation experience

Offshore jurisdiction knowledge

Drafting skills

Financial awareness

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Our Litigation team help our clients solve their problems and protect their interests. We're looking for an Associate to enhance our Jersey Litigation team and improve our already award winning client service. Instructed by a wide range of financial institutions, fiduciary service providers, commercial entities and private individuals based worldwide our expert teams are involved in a broad spectrum of litigation work. This includes trust disputes, insolvencies, boardroom battles, fraud and asset recovery, regulatory enforcement and arbitration.

This role will work as part of the team providing a full range of litigation services to our clients inJersey. This will entail supporting the partners and taking principal responsibility as appropriate for cases involving a variety of contentious work, including contentious trust and company, cross border fraud and insolvency.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent quality, timely and professional client service.
• Liaise with clients and provide legal advice as delegated by the partners.
• Manage and coordinate client work as delegated by the partners, including researching, writing opinions, reviewing documentation, drafting and preparing cases for court.
• Draft, review, summarise and check legal documents, forms and correspondence for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform legal research and analysis.
• Prepare reports and correspondence.
• Ensure matters are successfully opened and closed in compliance with the firm's CDD and AML procedures.
• Manage time recording, billing and collections efficiently and in line with firm policy.
• Update the Client Relationship Management system.
• Assist with final letters and file closings when required.
• Support, motivate, manage and develop junior team members and support staff, including paralegals, trainees and administrative colleagues, to help them achieve their development goals.
• Work with colleagues from other teams and offices on multidisciplinary and international projects.
• Take responsibility for a wide range of tasks and projects as required by partners in the group.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of business development plans, in line with the firm's and team's strategy, helping to attract more work from existing clients and develop new client relationships.
• Support new ventures, identify cross-selling opportunities and seek ways to develop the firm's services.
• Carry out non-chargeable activities to build the firm's knowledge and external reputation through seminars, articles, presentations and related activities.
• Promote and strengthen the Bedell Cristin brand, including attendance at functions and client events.

Qualifications

• 2 to 6 year PQE with a UK/Commonwealth qualification.

Knowledge/skills/experience

• Relevant litigation experience.
• Experience of working in an offshore jurisdiction would be beneficial but not essential
• Sound drafting skills
• Good financial awareness and discipline
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Competencies

We would like you to have:

• A proactive and client focused approach
• Organisational/time management skills and the ability to prioritise and manage a workload effectively within deadlines
• A responsible, disciplined and methodical approach and a keen eye for detail
• The ability to use initiative to resolve issues and to work independently with an appropriate level of supervision
• Flexibility
• Energy and enthusiasm

In this role you will be expected to:

• Behave in a manner in keeping with our core culture and values.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations including those around anti-money laundering and terrorist financing.
• Commit to fulfilling any personal CPD requirements and continually developing your skills and knowledge.