Legal Officer
Full time @APA Life Assurance Company Ltd posted 2 weeks ago in Legal Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 5 Years
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Industry Legal
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
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 decision-making 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 the 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, contract review, and claims/litigation management.
- Any other assigned responsibilities.
GENERIC DUTIES
- Participate in company CSR and brand building activities in liaison with other departments;
- Implement interdepartmental SLA in liaison with other departmental heads; and
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Law or an equivalent.
JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Teamwork skills
- Interpersonal and Communication skills
- 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 legal experience in an Insurance company or corporate environment, or law firm environment, with a focus on contracts, legal advisory, and litigation support.
