Associate, Litigation

Mourant; Guernsey (WY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Mourant is seeking an Associate to join its market-leading Litigation & Dispute Resolution team in Guernsey. You will work with experienced litigators on complex, high-profile matters, gaining significant client exposure and early responsibility in a collaborative environment.

This role suits commercially minded lawyers who enjoy challenging work and delivering exceptional client service while upholding the firm’s values and teamwork culture.

Qualifications

• PQE of 2–3 years in commercial litigation.
• Experience in commercial litigation, financial services and regulatory matters.
• Demonstrable practical and technical knowledge of common law practice.

Responsibilities

• Obtain instructions from clients and prepare documents for Partner/Counsel review.
• Review and comment on documentation provided by third parties.
• Manage a varied caseload and progress matters efficiently.
• Complete matter administration, including conflict checks and time recording/billing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Client communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Common law qualification

Job description

Are you a driven lawyer looking to develop your career within a leading offshore litigation practice?

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate to join our market leading Litigation & Dispute Resolution team in Guernsey. As part of one of the largest offshore disputes practices, you’ll work alongside experienced litigators on complex, high-profile and often international matters. You’ll gain significant client exposure, early responsibility and the opportunity to develop your technical expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys challenging work, values teamwork and is committed to delivering exceptional client service.

If you would like to join an ambitious and forward thinking firm whose inclusive culture and values recognise that its people are fundamental to its success, we would love to hear from you.

Applications Closing Date: 31 October

About the role

• Obtain instructions from clients, provide legal advice and prepare legal documentation for Partner and Counsel review.


• Review, analyse and comment on documentation provided by third parties.


• Support the management of a varied caseload, ensuring matters progress efficiently and in line with client expectations.


• Complete matter administration in accordance with internal procedures, including conflict checks, engagement documentation, due diligence, time recording and billing requirements.


• Organise and prioritise workloads effectively, escalating issues or anticipated delays where appropriate.


• Manage discrete matters and tasks independently, delivering work to a high standard and within agreed timeframes.


• Develop practical and technical legal knowledge through continuous learning and professional development.


• Build positive working relationships with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders.


• Promote and demonstrate the firm’s values at all times.

About you

• Relevant academic and professional legal qualifications, preferably gained within a common law jurisdiction.


• Two to three year’s PQE, ideally


• Experience gained in commercial litigation, financial services and regulatory matters, insolvency or restructuring.


• Proven ability to analyse complex legal issues, provide practical advice and draft a variety of legal documents.


• Demonstrable practical and technical knowledge of common law practice.


• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.


• Appreciation for the importance of confidentiality and professional integrity.

Any PQE stated in this job description is intended as a guide only. All candidates are welcome to apply regardless of their PQE, and will be considered based on their relevant technical knowledge and skills.