Manager – Legal Services

While we appreciate all applicants, only applications received via Sagicor's career portal https://career4.successfactors.com/career?company=sagicorfinP2 will be considered.

"Looking for a diverse and rewarding career? If you're looking to grow your career within a stable and growing financial services company, then Sagicor may be right for you!"

Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited is seeking a suitable candidate to join our Group Legal team in the capacity of:

Manager – Legal Services

(Grade 4)

Provide corporate and legal support to Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited, its subsidiaries, affiliates, divisions, units, departments and branches including managing legal risk and providing legal advice.

Provide legal services related to all areas of law (including but not limited to advisory, document review, vetting and preparation, providing written opinion and guidance and directions).

Support the Head of the Group Legal Department in the management of legal and regulatory risks for the Sagicor Group.

Location: Kingston

As a Manager – Legal Services, you will:

• Conduct assessment of legal issues, identify and recommend strategies or processes to address the issues.
• Research and advise on complex legal issues including but not limited to the areas of commercial, insurance, pension, real estate, investment and Intellectual Property laws.
• Prepare and/or review contracts and undertake commercial transactions and where required, negotiate contracts on behalf of the company.
• Identify legal trends and report on issues which may impact on the Company’s operations including new legislation and regulations or case law and assist with drafting of policy to reflect the new laws for presentation to management and/or functional areas.
• Provide insurance and pension claims and litigation management support to the Group in circumstances of pending litigation/claims, insurance and pension claims.
• Monitor external Counsel on litigation matters and ensure timely updates are provided within agreed timelines.
• Make recommendations for suit or settlement options.
• Ensure representation at court and court-appointed mediations, labour tribunal, for and on behalf of the Company and to attend court to oversee the conduct of matters, where necessary.
• Assist in preparation for court and attend Mediation or Dispute Resolution and Disciplinary Hearings (where necessary) on behalf of the company.
• Review and interpret monitoring orders issued under POCA or other applicable legislation and other court orders; in collaboration with Compliance Unit to ensure compliance with the monitoring orders/ regulations and laws in general.
• Assist in the development of new products on terms and conditions which are aligned with the business and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Respond to regulatory and compliance-related matters, make submissions to and liaise with Regulators as needed and within agreed timelines.
• Provide legal support to the Business Units (BU) on Disciplinary matters, Fraud/Misconduct cases and Police Investigations; conduct interviews with potential in-house witnesses and assist with preparation of statement.
• Prepare monthly reports (including but not limited to reports to Executive Management) on matters handled by the Department.
• Perform other related duties assigned from time to time.

What do you need?

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Certificate of Legal Education.
• Attorney-At-Law qualified to practice in Jamaica with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the related field.
• Specialized courses or job training/expertise including but not limited to Banking and Commercial Law; Business Administration; Securities Law; Insurance Law; Corporate Finance; Real Property Law, Pension, Data Privacy and Dispute Resolution/Management, and continuing education to keep abreast of new developments.
• Experience in the relevant areas of law and a working knowledge of banking/financial services systems and procedures and relevant technology applications.
• Sound knowledge of computer software packages including spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Sound knowledge of commercial law, litigation, financial services, conveyancing law and practice.
• Sound knowledge of the Insurance Act, Banking Services Act, Companies Act, Income Tax Law, Financial Services Commission Act, Securities Act, the Pensions Act, General Consumption Tax Act, Proceeds of Crime Act, The Registration of Titles Act, The Registration (Strata Titles) Act, Data Protection Act and other relevant laws governing the operation of the company, subsidiaries and affiliate companies.
• Sound legal reasoning skills.
• Sound judgment and discretion.
• Good legal drafting skills.
• Good legal research and analytical skills.
• Good time-management and organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong leadership, people management and organizing skills.
• Sound collaborative and negotiating skills.
• Confidentiality and integrity.
• Sound analytical and research skills.

If this role is of interest to you, kindly submit an application via Sagicor's career portal no later than January 2, 2026.

While we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.