Associate – Financial Services Regulatory | British Virgin Islands

Agnew O'Brien Global Legal Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore law firm is seeking a regulatory associate for its British Virgin Islands practice. This role involves advising clients on financial regulations and offers significant opportunities for professional growth within a client-facing context. Candidates should have substantial experience and a strong academic background.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years' post-qualification experience in top-tier international law firms.
• Strong academic background.
• Experience in leadership or supervisory roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise on financial regulatory matters including virtual assets and compliance.
• Client-facing role in a growing practice.

Skills

Excellent technical skills

Understanding of risk and regulatory frameworks

Collaborative mindset

Proactive mindset

Education

Qualified in a major common law jurisdiction

Job description

A leading offshore law firm is seeking to appoint a talented regulatory associate to join its growing practice in the British Virgin Islands. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially-minded lawyer to take on a visible, client-facing role advising on a wide range of financial regulatory matters, including those involving virtual assets, traditional finance, and international compliance regimes.

Applicants should be qualified in a major common law jurisdiction and offer at least 4 years' post-qualification experience gained in top-tier international law firms, ideally with exposure to major global financial centres. A strong academic background, excellent technical skills, and a clear understanding of risk and regulatory frameworks are essential. Experience in leadership or supervisory roles, along with a collaborative and proactive mindset, will be viewed favourably.

This is a key hire within a growing team and offers significant scope for professional development and long-term progression. A highly competitive, tax-efficient remuneration package is on offer, commensurate with experience.

Applications from BV Islanders and Belongers are strongly encouraged.

If you would like to learn more, please contact James O’Brien in confidence via [e-mail] or apply via this website.

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