Regulatory / Funds Associate - British Virgin Islands

Agnew O'Brien Global Legal Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An excellent opportunity for a mid-level associate to join the Financial Services & Regulatory team with a leading international firm in the British Virgin Islands. The role focuses on cross-border regulatory advice, allowing further development in an offshore setting with significant career potential.

Benefits

Highly attractive financial package

Low-tax lifestyle

Clear career trajectory

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ PQE at a leading international firm.
• Knowledge of UK and/or EU regulatory regimes.
• Eligible to practice in the BVI.

Responsibilities

• Support in delivering complex cross-border regulatory advice.
• Engage with clients and regulators on advisory and contentious matters.
• Participate in training and business development.

Skills

Financial services regulation

Client engagement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Strong academic background from a Russell Group university

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a mid-level associate to join the Financial Services & Regulatory team of a leading international firm in the British Virgin Islands. Working as part of a collaborative global group, the successful candidate will support the continued development of a busy transactional and advisory regulatory practice spanning both contentious and non-contentious work.

You will work alongside experienced lawyers across the Americas, Asia, and Europe, advising on a range of regulatory matters including AML, sanctions, licensing, fintech, and cross-border compliance. The team also advises on emerging areas such as data protection, tax, and AI regulation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support senior lawyers and partners in delivering complex cross-border regulatory and financial services advice.
• Engage with clients and regulators across multiple jurisdictions on both advisory and contentious matters.
• Contribute to the development and expansion of the FS & Regulatory offering in the Caribbean and internationally.
• Participate in training, business development, and knowledge sharing across the network.

Candidate Requirements:

• 2–4 years’ PQE gained at a leading international firm (Magic/Silver Circle or equivalent).
• Strong academic background from a Russell Group (or equivalent) university.
• Experience in financial services regulation (advisory or contentious) preferred, though backgrounds in tax, competition or data protection/AI regulation will also be considered.
• Eligible to practice in the BVI (admitted in England & Wales, Scotland, or a Caribbean jurisdiction).
• Solid knowledge of UK and/or EU regulatory regimes.

This position offers the chance to escape the rigidity of onshore practice while continuing to develop your expertise in a sophisticated regulatory environment, all within a stunning offshore setting. A highly attractive financial package, low-tax lifestyle, and clear career trajectory are on offer.

To learn more or to apply in confidence, please send your CV and supporting information to [e-mail] or apply via this website.

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