Legal & Regulatory Executive

About Digicel

Enabling customers to live, work, play and flourish in a connected world, Digicel’s world class LTE and fibre networks deliver state-of-the-art mobile, home and business solutions.

Serving 10 million consumer and business customers in 25 markets in the Caribbean and Central America, its investments of over US$5 billion and a commitment to its communities through its Digicel Foundations in Haiti, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago have contributed to positive outcomes for over 2 million people to date.

With the Better Connected ethos at the heart of everything, its 5,000 employees worldwide work together to make that a powerful reality for customers, communities and countries day in, day out.

               Digicel also delivers news, sports broadcasting, digital media and financial services in several of its markets

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Job Objectives

The Assistant Legal & Regulatory (L&R) assists the Head of Legal & Regulatory ABC with drafting, proofreading and executing legal documents. Keeps records of case files, maintain law libraries,and other important documents for Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow-up with pending court cases, by keeping a track of the latest court decisions, introduction of new laws that may affect the case, and assess legal publications for the same;
• Organizing and collecting relevant information;
• Maintaining records and take notes in important meetings;
• Taking care of documentation by filling out forms, contracts and other important requests;
• Maintaining necessary correspondences by keeping the Head of Legal & Regulatory ABC, Digicel Group Legal, clients or relevant stakeholders informed about the latest developments regarding the case/contract, and sending across necessary documents via e-mail or registered mail;
• Communicating necessary information to relevant parties and (local) government;
• Processing important data by compiling, verifying, categorizing and digitizing.
• Scheduling appointments, receiving and making telephone calls, drafting and typing relevant legal documents, and other administrative duties.

Education & Job Experience

• HBO law or legal services degree;
• At least two years of relevant experience in a commercial legal environment;

Functional Skills

• Excellent oral and written skills both in Dutch and English;
• Strong organizational abilities with an eye for detail and effective time management to meet important deadlines;
• Effective communication skills, with clients, stakeholders etc.;
• Aware of the local and Dutch law and regulations, rules, elementary legal procedures, and legal terminology;
• Ability to grasp new concepts for quick learning, good comprehension;
• Willing to travel to the other islands to assist;
• Proficiency in using computers and other necessary equipment and work-related software programs.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  Incumbent may, and probably will be asked to perform other duties as required.  Each employee, regardless of classification, is required to maintain a safe, orderly and clean workplace, using safety precautions and observing safety rules at all times.