Legal and Governance Advisor – Asset Management at Old Mutual Kenya

Old Mutual Kenya is based in Nairobi and is part of a larger group that offers solutions in long-term savings, asset management and investment. We offer solutions to individuals and corporates underpinned by our core values which are: Respect, Integrity, Accountability and Pushing beyond boundaries.

 

Legal and Governance Advisor – Asset Management

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience5 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldLaw / Legal 

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Legal Advisory:

  • Providing concise, responsive and practical legal advisory legal solutions on various asset management and investment transactions working closely with the asset management teams.
  • Provide technical asset management transaction advisory to the business.
  • Handle Mergers &Acquisition related projects, focusing on the execution of the transactions.
  • Timely review and dissemination of information and market/practice trends useful in management of legal Risk to the Asset Management business and the Old Mutual Group.
  • Provide legal advice and guidance to the organization on a wide range of legal issues, including but not limited to contracts, employment law, intellectual property, products, and regulatory compliance.
  • Supporting business units during contracting by preparing and/reviewing contracts, negotiating the terms with the Vendors, identifying the legal risks and incorporating suitable provisions to mitigate legal risk.
  • Providing legal advisory and support in corporate & debt financing transactions
  • Management of intellectual property portfolio across the EA Group, including Registration, protection/enforcement and monitoring use of intellectual property

Risk Management:

  • Identify and assess legal risks in business operations and propose strategies to mitigate such risks.
  • Monitor and ensure the legal risk policy is adhered to in order to protect the Company's interests.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement legal risk management policies and procedures.

Compliance:

  • Stay abreast of changes in relevant laws and regulations to ensure the organization's compliance, particularly Capital Markets laws and local and global dynamics of the business environments facing asset management.
  • Advisory and reporting on regulatory changes that have an impact within the business including management of the regulatory tracker system.
  • Develop and deliver legal training programs to employees to enhance awareness of legal issues.

Dispute Resolution:

  • Manage and resolve legal disputes, including coordinating with external legal counsel when necessary.
  • Represent the organization in legal proceedings and negotiations.

Corporate Governance and Stakeholder Management:

  • Provide regulatory and other key stakeholder engagement support to the Asset Management business
  • Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and maintain corporate records.
  • Undertake Company Secretarial work including attending Board of Directors meetings and/or Board Committee meetings, writing of minutes and preparation of Board papers and to facilitate board induction, board assessment and evaluation

Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business objectives and provide legal support aligned with organizational goals.
  • Ensuring service delivery as per the set Service Level Agreements with the various departments/Customers (meeting TAT and quality standards); and
  • Work closely with external legal counsel when required.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

  • Technical knowledge, specifically asset management and investments transaction advisory.
  • Knowledge and practical experience in Mergers and acquisitions
  • Business awareness
  • Critical thinking and Problem-solving.
  • Communication skills
  • Time management.
  • Teamwork and Building relationships
  • Accountability

QUALIFICATOINS & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor of Law degree from an accredited law school.
  • Admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with 5 years post qualification

Experience.

  • A Certified Company Secretary with the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries (will be an added advantage
  • Strong knowledge and practical experience of financial services sector, with bias to asset management and investments will be a compelling advantage.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Old Mutual Kenya on oldmutual.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com to apply

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