Associate | Litigation & Insolvency | British Virgin Islands

Agnew O'Brien Global Legal Recruitment; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore law firm seeks an experienced litigator to join its British Virgin Islands office. The role involves advising on complex, high-value cross-border litigation and restructuring matters, and requires Commonwealth qualification with 4–5 years’ PQE and Higher Rights of Audience. Responsibilities include acting on commercial disputes, drafting legal submissions, and mentoring junior associates. The firm offers a competitive remuneration package and prospects for career growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive remuneration

Relocation package

Excellent benefits

Long-term progression prospects

Qualifications

• 4–5 years’ PQE required.
• Experience in handling complex litigation matters.
• Proven track record in contentious insolvency cases.

Responsibilities

• Act on commercial disputes before the BVI Commercial Court.
• Draft pleadings and legal submissions in complex cases.
• Advise clients on strategy and case management.
• Conduct advocacy in interim hearings and applications.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates.

Skills

Strong advocacy skills

Complex commercial litigation

Contentious insolvency

Restructuring cases

Education

Commonwealth qualified

Higher Rights of Audience

Job description

A globally recognised offshore law firm is seeking an experienced litigator to join its busy British Virgin Islands office. Working as part of a market-leading disputes and insolvency team, the successful candidate will advise on complex, high-value cross-border litigation and restructuring matters for a premier client base comprising international financial institutions, investment funds, insolvency practitioners, and high-net-worth individuals.

Applicants should be Commonwealth qualified with 4–5 years’ PQE and hold Higher Rights of Audience. You will demonstrate strong advocacy skills and a proven track record in handling complex commercial litigation, contentious insolvency and restructuring cases within a leading onshore or offshore practice or chambers.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Acting on a wide range of commercial disputes, insolvency and restructuring mandates before the BVI Commercial Court.
• Drafting pleadings, affidavits, evidence, and legal submissions in complex proceedings.
• Advising clients on strategy, settlement, and case management across multi-jurisdictional matters.
• Conducting advocacy in interim hearings, applications, and case conferences.
• Supervising and mentoring junior associates, contributing to team development and knowledge sharing.

This opportunity offers exposure to high-profile, international disputes alongside experienced offshore practitioners, within an environment that values professional excellence, collaboration, and career growth. A highly competitive remuneration and relocation package is offered, together with excellent benefits and long-term progression prospects.

The British Virgin Islands provides a rare combination of professional challenge and lifestyle appeal, with sophisticated legal work, year-round sunshine, and a welcoming island community that offers an exceptional quality of life.

For a confidential discussion about this position, please forward your CV and supporting details to [e-mail] or apply via this website. Only applicants who meet the stated criteria and match the requirements of our client will be contacted.

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