Opportunities

Experienced Lawyers

Harneys is a rapidly expanding firm of highly qualified individuals dedicated to offering the very best legal services. We are always seeking to recruit talented lawyers to meet the needs of our growing client base. Successful candidates will have a proven track record and a minimum of four years relevant experience in our key practice areas.

As a member of Harneys’ legal team, you will contribute to the development of our international practice, while combining excellent quality of work, genuine career prospects and an attractive work/life balance in a supportive environment.

Newly Qualified Lawyers

Newly qualified lawyers can fast-track their career and gain valuable experience through Harneys’ Professional Development Programme. Based on the UK Law Society’s Training Programme, the PDP is a two-year training initiative that places young lawyers with some of the sharpest legal talent in the region, offering cutting-edge legal advice to a global client base.

Learn more about our Professional Development Programme.

Professional & Support Staff

A wide range of challenging professional and support careers are available both at Harneys and its affiliated services company. Within the law firm, opportunities exist in our finance, information technology, operations, development, compliance and human resources departments. Our services company is always seeking experienced and qualified corporate administrators, company secretaries and trust officers.

We recognize that top quality support teams are essential to the development of our leading legal and corporate services business, and so we invest in development and training of our staff. A career with Harneys offers excellent opportunities for growth and career development, with highly competitive salaries and benefits and a dynamic and supportive work environment.

Students

Harneys offers summer placements to students in the penultimate year of their legal studies. There are 2 placements available each year in our London Office, one from March to June and the other from July to August. The summer programme is an excellent way to get a feel for the firm and our various practice areas, and any student who thrives in the internship is also likely to do well in the professional development programme.

Harneys has also prepared a guide on the legal profession, directed at secondary or tertiary students in the BVI who are considering a career in law.

To apply

To apply for all positions, including the professional development programme and summer internships, please send your cover letter and resume to hr@harneys.com, or mail to:

Human Resources Manager
Harney Westwood & Riegels
Craigmuir Chambers
PO Box 71
Road Town, Tortola VG1110
British Virgin Islands

Please bear in mind that a work permit is required for most applicants. This may impact the timing of your move.