Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution
- Legal
- Guernsey
- Permanent
- Full Time
- 29
Description
This is a great role opportunity responsible for preparation and conduct of proceedings in Courts and other tribunals, including insolvency proceedings, as well as giving advice on disputes/potential disputes, enforcement of rights and obligations and interpretation of legal documents and legislation. The postholder will advise clients on litigation and insolvency; take part in training; represent in dealings with other law firms; take instructions from other attorneys/clients including suggesting, recommending and drafting instruments; be responsible for effective caseload management; maintains up to date knowledge of local and international law as it may impact on Guernsey and their clients; draft skeleton arguments and submissions; assist updating Knowledge Management data; review and comment on documents prepared by other lawyers; settle the terms of new engagements and exercise due diligence; lead/assist in drafting precedent documentation; act as mentor; participate in marketing and training programmes; manage client billing and outstanding debt; manage business intelligence, including capturing contact details and business development.
The successful candidate must have 5 - 10 years PQE and be qualified lawyer with strong academic qualifications; knowledge of litigation procedures and underlying substantive laws as well as legal areas having regard to area of specialisation and level of qualification; experience of working on large commercial litigation and/or insolvency matters, with a leadership role on key aspects of large cases as well as experience of leading smaller cases with minimal supervision; advocacy skills appropriate to level of qualification; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work as a member of a team; excellent communication skills; proven record of productivity and ability to multi-task; competent IT skills and familiarity with major office software; awareness of discretion and confidentiality; competent IT skills with major software.
