DESCRIPTION

We’re looking for a driven lawyer to join our market leading Litigation practice in Guernsey. Our highly regarded Litigation & Dispute Resolution group is the one of the largest in the offshore world, has a significant international presence and a reputation for achieving results for clients.
In this role, you’ll work alongside our experienced litigators on challenging, complex and high-profile disputes with an international scope. You can expect an exciting and challenging career in a highly dynamic and supportive environment.
You’ll have relevant qualifications, a desire to develop new skills and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface at all levels.

ABOUT YOU - ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant academic and professional qualifications, preferable gained within a common law jurisdiction
• Two to five year’s PQE, ideally
• Trainee experience gained in the practice of general commercial litigation, financial services & regulatory, insolvency and restructuring
• Proven ability to grasp complex legal information in order to provide sound legal advice, and the ability to draft a variety of legal documents
• Demonstrable practical and technical knowledge of common law practice
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office software
• The willingness to develop existing skills and update legal knowledge by way of additional training
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Appreciation for the importance of confidentiality
  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.
  Note to agencies: we have instructed selected agencies on our opportunities to submit candidates via our applicant tracking system. Speculative agency CVs submitted via email will not be considered at this time.

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, provide legal advice and prepare relevant documentation for Partner review.
• Review and provide comments on documentation provided by third parties.
• Ensure administrative tasks are completed on each matter in accordance with required internal procedures (e.g. conflict searching, issue of terms and conditions and engagement letters, due diligence, matter opening, time recording, billing etc.).
• Organise workload and promptly advise the Partners, Counsel and Senior Associates for whom you are working when you encounter problems or anticipate any delays arising as a result.
• Ensure that Partners’ time is used efficiently by organising queries and seeking to identify own solutions to problems.
• Manage and carry out discrete tasks thoroughly and efficiently, to the required quality standard and within the time that can be recovered from the client.
• Take responsibility for own continuous professional development, meeting local CPD requirements.
• Promote and demonstrate the firm’s values at all times.