Career Opportunity – Attorney-at-Law – Associate
Due to our continued growth and success across the Caribbean, Dentons is seeking to add an Associate in our Barbados office to join our talented team of attorneys and other professionals.
Dentons is the world’s largest law firm established in over 80 countries and with over 160 offices worldwide. We are the most ranked and recognized pan-Caribbean law firm by Chambers & Partners as well as Legal 500 covering 14 jurisdictions throughout the region with a 15th to be added later this year.
As a member of our Dentons team, one will not only be exposed to some of the more interesting work to flow through the region but also be part of an integrated team operating across the Caribbean, working beyond the shores of your home island in a cross-border capacity, and with the opportunity to collaborate with our colleagues across the globe. Dentons is a fast-paced environment but rewarding both personally and professionally for the appropriate applicants.
The role will support the Partner and Head of Real Estate in the Property & Real Estate department. To be effective in this role, you will need to provide exceptional service to our clients, display excellent time management and organizational skills, and attend to the legal needs of the Firm and team in a quick and efficient manner. A strong candidate for this role is a professional individual who is efficient, organized and detail oriented.
The incumbent’s responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
- Effectively communicating with both clients and Attorneys in a timely and efficient manner.
- Drafting, review, negotiation and settlement of contracts and other documents related to real estate sales and acquisitions,
- Drafting, review, negotiation and settlement of leases and mortgages for real estate developments, hotel and commercial projects Competently and efficiently managing real estate transactions from start to completion.
- Conducting legal research.
- Working on other matters within the firm’s practice areas should the need arise.
Requirements
The ideal candidate should possess a Law Degree, Legal Education Certificate and at least five (5) years of post-qualification experience:
- Possess CARICOM Skilled National Status.
- Strong and varied experience in property and real estate law.
- Ability to work as part of a team locally, regionally, and globally while embracing innovation and technology.
- Capacity to appreciate international standards and the expectations of the Firm’s global client base.
- Have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Be able to handle various matters working in fast paced environment with tight deadlines.
- Have a keen eye for detail.
- Have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
All suitably qualified persons interested in this exciting opportunity, should send their Curriculum Vitae with full details of their experience, achievements and qualifications together with the names and contact details of two business references to recruitment.barbados@dentons.com, no later than March 1, 2026.