Job Description
Litigation Management.
- Receiving summons and determining whether liability attaches
on the part of the Company.
- Appointment of service providers to handle company matters as
per policy and maintenance of a register for such appointments.
- Reviewing legal claims lodged against our insured’s and
engaging third parties in out-of-court negotiations in line with past
precedents and set parameters.
- Ensuring that adequate reserves are maintained in the system.
- Reviewing correspondence and opinions from external lawyers
and advising the supervisor.
- Engage in pre-trial briefings & in conjunction with
external lawyers prepare witnesses for court attendance.
- Responding to advocates correspondence and ensuring up to date
information is in each file.
- Reviewing judgments and seeking approval on recommended
settlement or appeals.
- Negotiating matters out of court and keeping registers of such
matters.
- Biannual review legal files to ensure accurate reserves are
maintained and to ensure the files are up to date.
- Ensuring payments are raised in good time, authorized and
forwarded to Finance Department. Follow up on judgment payments to avoid
executions.
- Preparing legal reports & opinions.
- Approving all discharge vouchers and judgments as per the
approval limits
- Reviewing the external advocates fees to ensure that the fee
notes are raised as per remuneration order.
- Attending court hearing on behalf of the organization as and
when required.
- Ensure Status Reports from service providers are received as
per the guidelines.
- Prepare monthly reports and any other report that may be
requested.
Regulatory compliance
- Support management in the proactive identification and
mitigation of legal, regulatory, and business risks.
- Liaise with relevant departments to ensure that where legal
risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action are taken.
- Provide support on the operational areas with day-to-day
regulatory insurance compliance issues.
- Timely response to IRA matters and attend meetings as and when
required.
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) from a recognized institution.
- Certified Public Secretary (CPS) with a valid and current
Practicing Certificate issued under the Certified Public Secretaries Act.
- Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid
and current practicing certificate.
- A registered member of the Law Society of Kenya in good
standing.
- At least 7 years’ experience legal practice in
Insurance/financial institution with experience in Commercial Law,
Litigation and Conveyance
- An eye for detail, strong organizational skills and able to
take responsibility for own workload.
- Demonstrated integrity and professional competence as
reflected in work performance and results.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
- Strong team leadership skills.
- Must be a team player.
Education
- Higher Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies
(Required)
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