Senior Legal Counsel

About the role

Digicel is seeking a highly experienced Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal support across the Digicel Group. Reporting to the Head of Legal and Group Company Secretary, the role acts as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, managing legal, regulatory, governance and compliance matters while supporting the Group's commercial objectives. The position is based in Kingston.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal guidance on corporate, commercial and strategic matters, including major transactions, negotiations, partnerships and infrastructure arrangements
• Identify legal and regulatory risks early and embed corrective actions in commercial decisions
• Lead the development, negotiation and governance of contracts, IP rights, licensing agreements, procurement arrangements and commercial frameworks
• Train business leaders and operational teams on legal knowledge and regulatory insight
• Advise Consumer, Enterprise, Sales and Marketing teams on transactions, customer offerings, contracts and regulatory obligations
• Support Procurement, Supply Chain and Infrastructure on supplier, vendor and site agreements
• Advise Human Resources on employment law, workplace policies, employee relations and investigations
• Partner with Technical, Network and Digital teams on technology, cybersecurity and telecommunications matters
• Support Finance, Treasury, strategic partnerships and business transformation initiatives
• Support the Corporate Secretarial function when required, including board and shareholder meetings, statutory filings and corporate records; attend meetings as an alternate director when needed
• Identify regulatory or policy opportunities that may create risk, competitive advantage or commercial value

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in law and admission to practice in one or more relevant markets or another Commonwealth jurisdiction
• At least 7 years of post-qualification experience, including at least 5 years in a corporate environment
• Broad experience across corporate, commercial and regulatory issues in technology, telecommunications or ICT
• Litigation experience, corporate secretarial experience and experience in large commercial transactions are assets

Required skills

• Strong technical legal skills and strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication, influencing, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to interact across all levels of the business and manage upwards
• Multi-tasking, analytical and conceptual thinking, and excellent oral and written presentation skills

Applicants are asked to apply by Sunday, 22 November 2026.