Senior Associate - Litigation

Mourant Services (Jersey) Limited; Gran Bretaña; Presencial; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Litigation

Cross-border disputes

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Educación

Qualified lawyer

Descripción del empleo

Are you an experienced litigator who thrives on complex cross‑border disputes, building trusted client relationships and helping to develop the next generation of legal talent? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our Litigation & Dispute Resolution team in Jersey. You’ll work closely with partners, colleagues and clients on a wide variety of contentious matters, and play a visible role in supporting both the growth of our practice and the development of our people. If you’re looking to join an ambitious, forward‑thinking firm where inclusion, collaboration and high‑quality work go hand in hand, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

• 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

About you

• 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, organised and responsive approach
• Sound commercial judgement, including experience with budgeting and matter management

Any PQE stated in this job description is intended as a guide only. We welcome applications from candidates at all levels with relevant skills and experience.

We're an international professional services firm, bringing together legal, corporate and fund services, and consulting expertise through one integrated platform. We help clients navigate complexity and move forward with confidence. We work with many of the world's leading financial institutions, corporations, asset managers, private equity firms and investment funds, as well as private clients and family offices. At Mourant, you can expect more from your career. More opportunities to grow, more support to succeed and more ways to make an impact. You'll be part of an inclusive and collaborative workplace where people feel seen, heard, valued and respected, share a clear sense of purpose, and have the opportunity to thrive. If you're looking for meaningful work with a forward-thinking firm that values your contribution and supports your ambitions, we would love to hear from you.

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process.