DESCRIPTION

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.
Would you like to be part of our award-winning team? We’re looking for an Associate to join our ambitious and friendly Funds practice in Jersey.
You’ll join the largest dedicated investment funds team in Jersey, helping us manage significant projects for our clients and provide excellent levels of service coupled with deep regulatory and market insight.
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.

ABOUT YOU - ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant academic and professional qualifications, preferably gained within a common law jurisdiction.
• A high level of post qualification knowledge gained in the practice of corporate, business & finance, financial services, regulatory, insolvency, restructuring, intellectual property and funds law and regulation.
• Proven ability to grasp complex legal information in order to provide sound legal advice, tailored to the client’s commercial objectives, and the ability to draft a variety of legal documents.
• The willingness to develop existing skills and update legal knowledge by way of additional training.
• Effective organisation and communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels and work autonomously.
  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.

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.
If you would like to join an award winning 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.
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 recruitment@mourant.com

In this role, you will:

• obtain clear instructions from clients and intermediaries, provide legal advice and prepare relevant documentation;
• review and provide comments on documentation provided by third parties;
• manage your own matters and lead transaction-appropriate teams of lawyers and support staff to deliver the highest level of service to clients and intermediaries;
• provide guidance and assistance to junior fee earners, regularly reviewing their progress and addressing any issues of concern, supporting the development and progression of all team members;
• act as the client contact point on any allocated matter;
• ensure administrative tasks are completed on each matter in accordance with required internal procedures (e.g. conflict searches, issue of terms and conditions and engagement letters, due diligence, matter opening, time recording, billing, lock-up management etc.);
• organise workload and ensure clear communications with partners, clients and intermediaries around timing and delivery of advice;
• manage and carry out discrete tasks thoroughly and efficiently, to the required quality standard and within agreed timeframes;
• take responsibility for own continuous professional development, meeting local CPD requirements; and
• perform any other duties or responsibilities as may be required from time to time in context with the job and in relation to the services provided by Mourant.