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Key Primary Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts including MOUs, service level agreements, leases, conveyancing documents, procurement/tender documentation, marketing, IT/technology (SAAS), vendor/supplier agreements, NDAs, and other commercial contracts.
- Provide legal advisory and research on a broad range of issues including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and operational matters.
- Prepare legal opinions to support internal departments across the Group in decisionmaking and risk assessment.
- Receive and respond to legal notices, demand letters, statutory notices, and summons.
- Handle litigation and legal claims, including subrogation, recovery matters, and third-party claims, and manage reserves.
- Attend court and represent the company in proceedings where necessary, coordinating with external counsel as needed.
- Track and manage the Group’s legal diary and ensure court attendance and timely filings.
- Participate in development and implementation of legal risk mitigation strategies and initiatives.
- Support the business in negotiating contracts and resolving commercial disputes.
- Maintain legal registers, update case statuses, and monitor statutory compliance.
- Provide training to staff on legal awareness, contracting procedures, and compliance topics.
- Collaborate with the Legal Manager and senior management on legal matters impacting the Group.
- Participate in CSR, brand-building initiatives, and interdepartmental SLAs as needed.
- Reduction of legal and contractual risks to the Group through proactive legal support.
- Timely and accurate legal advisory, contracts review, and claims/litigation management.
- Any other assigned responsibilities.
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Law or an equivalent.
Job Skills And Requirements
- Teamwork skills
- Interpersonal and Communication skill
- Analytical skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (Advocate of the High Court of Kenya).
- Computer literacy.
Experience
- At least 5 years’ relevant experience legal experience in an Insurance company or corporate or law firm environment, with a focus on contracts, legal advisory, and litigation support.
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