Senior Associate, Cross-Border Litigation Leader

Mourant Services (Jersey) Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mourant is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Litigation & Dispute Resolution team in Jersey. You will be the main day-to-day contact on complex matters, drive case strategy and oversee execution with partners, while coaching junior lawyers and managing matter financials.

The role requires substantial contentious experience, deep knowledge of litigation procedures in a common-law jurisdiction, and strong client relationship skills.

Qualifications

• Significant contentious legal experience as a qualified lawyer.
• Deep knowledge of litigation procedure within a common-law jurisdiction.
• Proven ability to analyse complex issues and communicate advice clearly and commercially.
• Experience supervising and developing junior colleagues.
• Confident relationship-building skills with a collaborative, organized and responsive approach.
• Sound commercial judgement, including budgeting and matter management.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead as the main day-to-day contact on complex litigation matters
• Drive case strategy and oversee execution, working closely with partners
• Manage files effectively, ensuring delivery to agreed scope, budget and timelines
• Prepare and review high-quality pleadings, submissions, evidence and correspondence
• Supervise and coach junior lawyers and trainees, providing clear guidance and feedback
• Manage matter financials including WIP, billing and cost updates
• Identify and manage legal, procedural and operational risks
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, training and wider practice development initiatives

Skills

Litigation

Cross-border disputes

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Mourant is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Litigation & Dispute Resolution team in Jersey. You will be the main day-to-day contact on complex matters, drive case strategy and oversee execution with partners, while coaching junior lawyers and managing matter financials.

The role requires substantial contentious experience, deep knowledge of litigation procedures in a common-law jurisdiction, and strong client relationship skills.