Legal Advisor Job in Kenya - Leading Insurance Company

Exciting Job Opportunity: A leading Insurance Company in Kenya, renowned for its innovative, reliable, affordable and unmatched motor insurance services is looking for a motivated and qualified professional to fill the position below:
 

Legal Advisor
 

Reporting to the Managing Director, this is a leading role that will provide legal advisory services and ensure effective management of legal and contractual risks.
 

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely legal opinions, strategy and advice on claims and any litigation arising therefrom, and ensure the company’s interests are fully protected and redress of grievance obtained;
• Provide proactive advice on legal issues like commercial contracts, dispute resolution, regulatory, employment and governance to ensure the company’s interests are safeguarded;
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and advise on minimal liability and legal exposure for the company;
• Ensure that the legal documents and other contractual documents are effectively drafted, reviewed, interpreted and vetted;
• Support the Directors and the Board of the Company to meet their corporate governance mandate and comply with all regulatory and legal requirements;
• Manage the company’s panel of advocates;
• Assess workflows and policy documents of the claims and legal departments to minimize risks to company and ensure that the system, controls and processes are appropriate;
• Prepare and submit reports as and when required by management and the Board;
• Record minutes of meetings for all Board & Board Committees and provide legal advice on any issues arising in the meetings; and
• Oversee the maintenance and custody of legal documents.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Laws degree;
• Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law and is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Certified Public Secretary, CPS (K);
• Proven track record of drafting, reviewing and editing agreements and contracts;
• Familiar with local regulations especially Company Law; and
• Have a minimum of twenty (20) years’ experience in industry preferably in the financial services sector or reputable law firm.

Individuals who meet the above requirements should send their applications to the address/email below stating their current and expected salary, along with a detailed CV, testimonials and copies of their academic documents to reach us on or before 26th February 2014.

P.O. Box 40863-00100 GPO, 

Nairobi.

Email: advocates.hire@gmail.com