Associate, BVI

We are working with a leading offshore law firm to recruit an Associate to join its BVI team in Europe, based in Jersey. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer to develop their career, advising on a broad range of corporate, investment funds and finance matters. Working closely with senior lawyers, you will provide high-quality legal advice, build strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the practice. Previous BVI law experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

• Provide technically sound legal advice to clients across corporate, investment funds and finance matters, with appropriate supervision.
• Support senior fee earners on a range of client matters, ensuring excellent service delivery
• Manage chargeable hours, work in progress and aged debt in line with business targets
• Assist with the preparation of fee estimates and quotations, keeping clients informed of costs and disbursements
• Identify opportunities to develop new client relationships and generate additional business
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, intermediaries and colleagues
• Keep up to date with relevant legal developments, technology and business tools, sharing knowledge with the wider team
• Support the development and coaching of junior team members, bursary students and summer interns
• Contribute to the wider success of the team through collaboration, knowledge sharing and business development activities

• Qualified lawyer, ideally with 3-4 years' post-qualification experience (PQE)
• Strong academic background, ideally a 2:1 degree and Commendation or Distinction at LPC level, or equivalent
• Previous experience within a relevant law firm environment, ideally a Magic Circle, Silver Circle or equivalent firm
• Experience in BVI law would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Experience across corporate, investment funds or finance matters would be beneficial

• Excellent technical, drafting and written communication skills
• Collaborative approach, with the ability to support, delegate to and develop junior colleagues
• Enthusiastic about continuous learning, innovation and keeping up to date with developments in the legal sector
• Must be Entitled or Entitled to work in Jersey