Corporate Associate | BVI

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

Job summary

A prestigious offshore law firm is seeking an ambitious associate for their Corporate practice in the British Virgin Islands. This role offers high-level exposure on international transactions and a clear pathway for career progression. The ideal candidate will possess 2-6 years' PQE from a leading firm, strong drafting and communication skills. A competitive salary package is offered, with zero personal income tax in a relaxed island environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive remuneration package

Zero personal income tax

Work-life balance in a Caribbean lifestyle

Qualifications

• Strong corporate or finance expertise is essential.
• Ability to manage mandates independently.
• Capable of handling complex matters with precision.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate documents including M&A and finance agreements.
• Provide advice on corporate matters involving BVI entities.
• Liaise with agents and counsel for major transactions.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating transactional documentation

Commercial advice

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

2–6 years’ PQE from a leading firm

Strong academic background

Admission in the BVI or England & Wales

Job description

A prestigious offshore law firm is seeking an ambitious associate to join its market-leading Corporate practice in the British Virgin Islands. The team advises international corporates, financial institutions, and private equity clients on complex cross-border transactions, providing high-level exposure and a clear pathway for long-term career progression within one of the jurisdiction’s most respected practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and negotiate transactional documentation, including M&A, joint ventures, finance and security agreements, and corporate constitutional documents.
• Provide clear, commercially focused advice on corporate and finance matters involving BVI entities.
• Liaise with registered agents and onshore counsel to support major transactions and statutory filings.
• Prepare legal opinions, memoranda, and regulatory advice on relevant corporate matters.
• Manage smaller mandates independently while supporting partners on complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and internal knowledge-sharing programmes.

Requirements:

• 2–6 years’ PQE gained at a leading onshore or offshore law firm with recognised corporate and/or finance expertise.
• Strong academic background with excellent drafting, communication, and organisational skills.
• Admission in the BVI or England & Wales.
• Confident, commercially minded, and capable of handling complex matters with precision and autonomy.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated lawyer seeking top-tier transactional exposure, genuine career development, and an enviable lifestyle in one of the Caribbean’s most attractive offshore jurisdictions. A highly competitive remuneration package is offered, enhanced by zero personal income tax and a relaxed island environment that promotes genuine work/life balance.

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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