Associate (contentious)

Collas Crill; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Collas Crill in Jersey is seeking an experienced Associate to join our Litigation and Dispute Resolution team, advising and representing clients in a range of corporate and insolvency disputes in Jersey courts or abroad.

Reporting to a Partner, you will handle high-value cases, draft documents, manage costs and budgets, and contribute to business development and Know How. Jersey-qualified or offshore experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer (solicitor or barrister, qualified in a common law jurisdiction).
• A good working knowledge of civil law principles and procedural rules.
• Strong drafting and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and legal advice for high-value commercial and civil disputes.
• Draft simple and complex documents with accuracy.
• Be assertive and creative in developing solutions and methods of working.
• Guide clients on strategy, costs and budgets; prepare case analyses and cost estimates.
• Monitor WIP and billed amounts against budgets and estimates.
• Participate in internal and external training and contribute to Know How.

Skills

Qualified lawyer (solicitor or barr...

Civil procedure knowledge

Drafting & research

Communication skills

Cross-border awareness

Case management

Job description

Associate (contentious)

Application Deadline: 3 December 2026

Department: Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Jersey

Reporting To: Partner

Description

We have an opportunity for an experienced Associate to join our Litigation and Dispute Resolution team to assist with advising and representing clients in connection with a wide range of corporate and insolvency disputes, proceeding before the Jersey courts or overseas.

Key Responsibilities

Provide Professional and Legal Advice

• Advise and represent clients in connection with a wide range of high value commercial and civil dispute matters;
• Draft simple and complex documents with accuracy and appropriate content;
• Be assertive and creative when developing or finding solutions to problems and methods of working. Add value through innovative ideas and approaches;
• Approach issues with commercial sense and provide solutions which are pragmatic;
• Guide clients on strategy relating to the particular matter they are advising on, meeting client needs or reacting quickly to changing requirements;
• Prepare case analyses and supporting documentation with cost estimates;
• Effectively monitor WIP and amounts billed against cost estimates and agreed budgets and billing arrangements;
• Participate in the firm's internal and external training programmes;
• Contribute to the development of Know How and precedents when drafting documents.

Business Development

• Build and maintain relationships with clients and prospective clients, to help retain and attract more work into the business. Actively contribute to the development of clients and contacts for the whole firm;
• Take a proactive role in developing relationships with the firm's key clients, ensuring a cross-departmental approach is taken to client management. Recognise and exploit cross-selling opportunities between departments and jurisdictions;
• Have a good understanding of activities and services of competitors and have mechanisms in place to keep up to date;
• Clearly understand the Firm's strategy and look for ways that the department can work with other groups to further develop opportunities. Participate effectively as member of the team involved in winning business;
• Play an active role in the Firm's CSR initiatives and encourage those within the team to get involved.

Training, Supervision and Development

• Constantly look for ways to develop own skills and knowledge, including management skills;
• Help create a participative and productive work environment;
• Demonstrate effective supervision and guidance to trainees and paralegals to develop the skills of the team;
• Delegate and manage the work of trainees and paralegal reports appropriately and monitor the progression of work, providing appropriate guidance when required;
• Respect and encourage the contribution of other junior lawyers, paralegals and support staff. Encourage and support others to make the best of their abilities. Motivate colleagues through recognition, praise and mentoring.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

ESSENTIAL:

• Qualified lawyer (solicitor or barrister, qualified in a common law jurisdiction).
• A good working knowledge of civil law principles and procedural rules.
• Strong drafting and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

DESIRABLE:

• Jersey qualified.
• Offshore law experience.
• Experience of managing a caseload with cross-border elements.
• Up to 3 years' post qualification experience in civil or commercial litigation or contentious insolvency.