Job Purpose:<\/p>\n
This role will provide Legal support to the Centralized segment by formulating and implementing policies and procedures to ensure the business remains fully compliant with all Laws and Regulations<\/p>\n
Key responsibilities:<\/p>\n
\tAdvise division on all matters touching on the law.
\n\tReview newly instituted matters and advise management.\u00a0
\n\tResearch and interpret regulatory requirements of new products and\/or services.\u00a0
\n\tAssist with handling more complex Insurance regulatory compliance issues.\u00a0
\n\tKeep current on national requirements regarding legal and communicate issues and new statutory developments to executive team.\u00a0
\n\tPrepare agreement for appointment of advocates.
\n\tReceive final ruling and ensures it is captured.\u00a0
\n\tNegotiating out of court settlements with a view of saving costs.
\n\tProcessing payment of legal fees and judgments.
\n\tEnsure safe custody of suit papers, company records, contracts, trademarks, files and ensure confidentiality and privacy of all legal data of the business.\u00a0
\n\tProvide high quality legal opinions and legal advise to the division on all legal matters related to its activities and mandate premised on a platform that is well researched, reasoned and\u00a0
\n\ttimely to enable effective management of legal risks.\u00a0
\n\tAdvising management on the interpretation, impact and effect of the relevant laws and general conditions affecting their various areas of operation.
\n\tProviding strategic legal advice, including advice on business and product development.
\n\tRespond to demand letters and making best efforts to sort out disputes before they are referred to a court of law.
\n\tLiaise with external lawyers on conduct of court matters.
\n\tEnsure compliance and up to date records of all the SPV\u2019s, LLP\u2019s and Trademarks within the segment.
\n\tManage Legal documents and records and facilitate execution of legal documents in line with the Contract Management Policy.\u00a0
\n\tProvide Legal Advisory on other requested\/assigned matters through the provision of Legal Opinions, Presentations and participation in internal\/external meetings.
\n\tLiaise with company staff on required documentation, witnesses etc. with respect to matters in court.<\/p>\n
Knowledge, experience and qualifications required:<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s degree in Law.\u00a0
\n\tDiploma in Law.\u00a0\u00a0
\n\tAn advocate of the High Court of Kenya holding a valid practicing certificate with at least 3 years post admission experience.
\n\t3-6 years of relevant experience in the commercial department of a busy law firm or legal corporate environment.<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Use the link(s) below to apply on company website. \u00a0<\/p>\n
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