Senior Legal Affairs Manager

About the role

Blue Lagoon Island / Dolphin Encounters Ltd. is looking for a senior legal professional to provide strategic counsel and oversight across the organisation and its affiliates. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Senior Legal Affairs Manager will act as the primary legal advisor to senior leadership, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk in a complex tourism and maritime environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide senior legal advice, interpretation and recommendations to management on corporate, commercial, employment and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate and finalise contracts, agreements, policies and other legal instruments.
• Advise on corporate governance, licensing, regulatory compliance and corporate obligations.
• Guide employment, labour, immigration and work‑permit issues, supporting HR functions.
• Offer counsel on real‑estate, property leasing and related transactions.
• Provide legal support for maritime and marine operations, vessel matters and applicable regulations.
• Oversee disputes, claims, investigations, litigation risks and settlement negotiations.
• Represent the company in legal and dispute‑resolution proceedings where appropriate.
• Coordinate with external attorneys, regulators, government agencies, insurers, banks and other stakeholders.

Required profile

• Law degree from a recognised institution and admission to practice law in The Bahamas, or eligibility for admission.
• Minimum five years of legal experience, preferably in corporate/commercial law, employment, real estate, litigation and/or maritime matters.
• Experience in tourism, hospitality, maritime or other complex operational environments is an asset.
• Familiarity with Bahamian corporate law, labour and employment statutes, immigration requirements, real‑estate procedures, maritime regulations, insurance and court or tribunal processes.
• Strong legal drafting, negotiation, analytical and advisory abilities, with professional judgment, discretion and a commitment to confidentiality.