Managing Counsel - Jamaica

Campari Group•Village of Kingston, WI

About The Position

Reporting to the Regional General Counsel for the Americas region, the Managing Counsel of J. Wray & Nephew serves as the chief legal advisor to the company, providing strategic and practical legal guidance across all aspects of the business. This role is critical to ensuring compliance with Jamaican laws and regulations governing rum production, export, intellectual property, environmental standards, and corporate governance, while supporting the company’s commercial objectives locally and internationally. The mission of this role is to align local legal and compliance practices with Campari Group’s global and regional policies, risk framework, and ethical standards. In strict partnership with the regional and Group legal function, the Managing Counsel will work to create agile solutions for the local business and partnership markets.

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
Proactive, pragmatic approach to commercial and strategic risk solutions
Ability to operate effectively in a multi-national, matrixed environment
Excellent communications skills across cultures, functions, and seniority levels
Demonstrated experience managing a team or function (at least two or more reports)

Nice To Haves

Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or export-driven businesses preferred
Experience in local Jamaican labor and employment law is a strong plus

Responsibilities

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, Carribbean, 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 entites, including statutory filings and internal processes, as well as drafting minutes and resolutions as needed.
Develop and deliver legal and compliance trainings to employees and agencies.
Promote a strong culture of compliance, ethics, integrity, and risk awareness aligned with Campari Group standards