Managing Counsel
Campari Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Kingston • Jamaica
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About the role
- Act as a trusted legal and strategic advisor to the Managing Director and local leadership team.
- Provide commercially focused legal advice that supports business objectives while managing risk.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives, investments, and operational changes affecting the Jamaican subsidiary.
- Implement and ensure adherence at the subsidiary level to Campari Group’s legal, compliance, and ethics policies, controls, guidelines, and best practices, as well as compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Support global reporting obligations, audits, and internal investigations as required.
- Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts, including: Distribution and export agreements, Supply and manufacturing arrangements, Logistics, shipping, and warehousing contracts, Intercompany and related-party agreements.
- Coordinate with regional and global legal teams on cross-border transactions and standardized templates.
- Manage litigation and disputes within Jamaica, Caribbean, and Central America.
- Support and coordinate with Group trademark team on registrations, renewals, and enforcement.
- Develop and manage legal budget for the Company.
- Provide corporate secretarial functions for J. Wray & Nephew and related entities, including statutory filings and internal processes, as well as drafting minutes and resolutions as needed.
- Develop and deliver legal and compliance training to employees and agencies.
- Promote a strong culture of compliance, ethics, integrity, and risk awareness aligned with Campari Group standards.
Requirements
- Admission to practice law in Jamaica required
- Minimum 10 years in an in-house legal position, preferably with a multi-national corporation managing cross-border legal issues
- Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or export-driven businesses preferred
- Experience in local Jamaican labor and employment law is a strong plus
- Proactive, pragmatic approach to commercial and strategic risk solutions
- Ability to operate effectively in a multi-national, matrixed environment
- Excellent communication skills across cultures, functions, and seniority levels
- Demonstrated experience managing a team or function (at least two or more reports)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
contract draftingcontract negotiationlegal compliancerisk managementcorporate secretarial functionslitigation managementcross-border transactionslegal budget managementinternal investigationsFMCG law
Soft Skills
strategic advisingcommercial focusproactive approachpragmatic problem-solvingeffective communicationteam managementcultural awarenessintegrity promotionrisk awarenesstraining delivery
Certifications
admission to practice law in Jamaica