Senior Litigation Associate – Jersey | Lead & Develop

AP Executive - Global Executive Search Agency; Illinois; On-site; USD 119,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Offshore Law Firm in Jersey seeks a Litigation lawyer with 6+ years PQE and Jersey/UK/Commonwealth qualification to lead a broad range of contentious matters. The role involves supervising junior lawyers, coordinating client work with minimal partner supervision, and growing the firm’s global litigation practice.

The ideal candidate will have strong drafting, legal research skills, a client-focused approach, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of post-qualification experience in litigation.
• Qualification recognized in Jersey/UK/Commonwealth.
• Significant litigation experience and strong drafting/legal research skills.
• Evidence of delegation and supervisory ability.
• Client-focused approach with strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Business development understanding and cross-jurisdictional project capability would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take principal responsibility for a broad range of contentious matters.
• Supervise junior team members and contribute to growth of the firm’s litigation practice.
• Coordinate and manage client work with minimal partner supervision.
• Maintain extensive direct client contact and client-focused service.
• Contribute to cross-jurisdictional projects and global practice development.

Skills

Legal drafting

Legal research

Client liaison

Team supervision

Education

Jersey/UK/Commonwealth qualification

Job description

Offshore Law Firm in Jersey seeks a Litigation lawyer with 6+ years PQE and Jersey/UK/Commonwealth qualification to lead a broad range of contentious matters. The role involves supervising junior lawyers, coordinating client work with minimal partner supervision, and growing the firm’s global litigation practice.

The ideal candidate will have strong drafting, legal research skills, a client-focused approach, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across jurisdictions.