Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

Position: Legal Counsel - Haiti

Location: Haiti (Travel required if based abroad)

Position Summary

We are seeking a Legal Counsel to serve as the primary legal specialist supporting its Haiti operations. This role will provide strategic and operational legal oversight across financial services regulation, employment law, commercial agreements, corporate governance, and litigation management. This role will operate and manage duties in Haiti while maintaining close alignment with the global legal team.

Key Responsibilities- 

Regulatory & Financial Institution Advisory

• Provide legal guidance related to laws and regulations governing financial institutions and inclusive finance, including microfinance, payments, and cross-border money transfers.
• Advise on regulatory requirements impacting operations.
• Support regulatory interactions with the Central Bank of Haiti and other applicable regulatory bodies in coordination with the compliance team.
• Monitor legal developments and assess business impact.

Litigation & Risk Oversight

• Oversee litigation matters, including debt collection and commercial disputes.
• Coordinate and supervise external legal counsel across multiple regions in Haiti.
• Ensure structured case management and cost oversight.
• Advise global and in-country leadership on risk exposure and mitigation strategies.

Employment & Corporate Governance

• Advise on employment law matters, including disciplinary processes and terminations.
• Support internal governance practices and legal risk controls.
• Review internal policies for legal sufficiency.

Commercial & Operational Legal Support

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and vendor contracts.
• Support Finance and Operations on legally sensitive transactions.
• Provide structured legal input on strategic initiatives.
• Provide day-to-day legal advice on general matters affecting the business.

Qualifications & Experience

• Law degree from an accredited university; licensed to practice law in Haiti.
• 5–10 years of legal practice experience in Haiti.
• Experience advising financial institutions, banks, payments companies, fintech providers or microfinance organizations strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of litigation processes, particularly debt recovery procedures.
• Strong knowledge of employment law.
• Experience managing or coordinating external counsel.
• Fluency in French and English required, Haitian Creole.