Principle Legal Associate at Britam

Britam is a leading diversified financial services group, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The group has interests across the Eastern and Southern Africa region, with operations in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Mozambique and Malawi. The group offers a wide range of financial products and services in Insurance, Asset management, Ban...

 

Principle Legal Associate

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , Diploma
  • Experience5 - 7 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldLaw / Legal 
  • The purpose of this role is to assist the Legal Manager in the provision of legal support to the P&D and EMC segments and the effective management of litigation and contractual risks.

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide Legal Advisory on requested/assigned matters through the provision of Legal Opinions, 
  • Presentations and participation in internal/external meetings.
  • Provide pro-active and/or strategic legal solutions to business problems.
  • Keep abreast on upcoming laws and regulations and advise the business on implications thereof.
  • Conduct legal research and investigation, develop oral and written advice and present recommendations. 
  • Adhere to and Update the Legal Process Manuals.
  • Draft, Negotiate and Review contracts or any other documentation assigned and assess legal implications that need to be brought to the executive management’s attention.
  • Manage external Advocates handling active briefs through pro-active correspondence.
  • Instruct Advocates to take up matters on behalf of the Company. 
  • Review advocates legal costs to ensure that the same are within the Advocates Remuneration Order 2014 as well as attempt other cost saving measures. 
  • Prepare and submit status reports within reporting timelines.
  • Effective Management of disputes through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, case management, review of pleadings, preparation of witnesses and attendance of court hearings.  
  • Manage Legal documents and records and facilitate execution of legal documents in line with the Contract Management Policy. 
  • Facilitate and participate in training programmes initiated by the Legal Department. 
  • Attend and Participate in Departmental and Segment meetings.
  • Assist in taking minutes as requested from time to time.
  • Delegated Authority. As per the approved Delegated Authority Matrix
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required:

  • Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) from a recognized University.
  • Post graduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law.
  • An advocate of the High Court of Kenya holding a valid practicing certificate with at least 4 years post admission experience.
  • At least 5-7 years relevant experience in the commercial department of a busy law firm or legal corporate environment.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Britam on britam.taleo.net to apply

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