Senior Legal Counsel, Business Affairs & Compliance

Hiring company: Sagicor Southern Caribbean Source: LinkedIn Barbados Applications are invited for the position of Senior Legal Counsel, Business Affairs & Compliance, Grade 4 in the Legal Department at Sagicor Life Inc in B JOB SUMMARY Provides legal advisory and regulatory compliance services to Sagicor Life Inc and affiliates in Sagicor’s Caribbean business segment (“Sagicor”) KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Provides legal services to support Sagicor’s day-to-day operations and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including support for insurance, pensions and securities business; real estate transactions; and AML/CFT/CPF and tax information exchange compliance. • Drafts, reviews, negotiates and settles contracts and deeds, prepares correspondence, opinions and, legal briefs and other documents and communicates with internal customers, attorneys and regulators on legal and regulatory matters. • Provides support for regulatory examinations and internal and external audits. • Undertakes and manages the representation of Sagicor in judicial, administrative or regulatory proceedings and works with and monitors the work of external counsel, as required. • Reviews, analyses and advises on proposed, new and amended legislation pertaining to the legal and regulatory environment in which Sagicor operates and assists in identifying and managing legal and compliance risks. • Provides legal support for departmental and strategic projects and for policy formulation, as directed. • Assists with the preparation and delivery of stakeholder education and training. • Performs other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED Education/ Experience • Bachelor’s degree in law, Legal Education Certificate and admitted to practice in Barbados with a minimum of 12 years’ experience and a commercial law concentration that includes financial services, mergers and acquisitions, data protection, real property and succession law. • Regional practice exposure, experience in supervisory management, a Master of Laws, Master of Business Administration, data governance or anti-money laundering designation would be an asset. • Strong research, organizational and time management skills, with a track record of managing competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment. • Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills, who listens attentively, asks relevant questions, seeks common ground and writes and speaks clearly and concisely. • Pro-active, resourceful problem-solver and strategic thinker who works well independently with minimal direction and exercises appropriate judgment and discretion. • Diligent and flexible team player. • Computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Professional. Deadline for submissions: August 26, 2026. Apply here: https://www.sagicor.com/joinourteam