Trainee Solicitor Programme 2027 & 2028

Mourant; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SQE preparation course costs

SRA exam and assessment fees

Paid study leave

Qualifying Work Experience

Job summary

Mourant invites applications for its two/three year Trainee Solicitor Programme in Jersey, offering hands-on experience across multiple seats and mentoring from seasoned lawyers. The firm emphasizes an inclusive culture and a supportive environment, with a focus on high-profile matters and professional development.

Openings commence in September 2027 and September 2028. Eligible candidates must be Entitled or Entitled for Work in Jersey and have a degree or anticipate graduation before 2028.

Qualifications

• Must hold Entitled or Entitled for Work in Jersey, Channel Islands.
• Committed to pursuing a career in law.
• A keen collaborator with great attention to detail.
• An effective communicator who is well organised.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across multiple seats in different practice groups.
• Work alongside experienced lawyers on challenging, high-profile matters with mentoring support.

Skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Law degree/degree

Job description

Our two/three year Trainee Solicitor Programme provides hands‑on practical legal experience within a collaborative, supportive and award‑winning environment. The programme consists of at least four different 'seats' across a number of different practice groups.

You’ll receive mentoring support while working alongside our experienced lawyers on challenging, complex and high‑profile matters, providing you with a diverse understanding of various areas and aspects of law.

We offer you a competitive total reward package which includes:

• SQE preparation course costs
• SRA exam and assessment fees
• Paid study leave
• Appropriate and necessary Qualifying Work Experience.

If you’d like to join a highly successful and forward thinking firm whose inclusive culture and values recognise that its people are fundamental to its continued success, we’d love to hear from you.

We’ve openings commencing in September 2027 and September 2028.

About you

• Must hold 'Entitled' or 'Entitled for Work' in Jersey, Channel Islands
• A degree or graduating before 2028 - graduates from all courses welcome
• Committed to pursuing a career in law
• A keen collaborator with great attention to detail
• An effective communicator who is well organised

About Mourant

We are proud to be a leading offshore law‑firm led professional services business, advising many of the world’s leading financial institutions, corporations, public organisations, private equity houses and investment funds, as well as ultra‑high net worth individuals and family offices.

We believe in inclusive workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, valued and respected. We have a strong sense of common purpose, where all our people are clear about our goals and the role they can play in achieving them. We pride ourselves in providing accessible development opportunities to all our people in a team‑spirited environment, where everyone feels like they belong and can thrive.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process. If you need this job description or the application form in an alternative format, or if you would like to discuss the recruitment process with our recruitment team, please email [e-mail].