Insurance Regulatory Authority Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya
Job purpose
Provides legal, regulatory and compliance support to the divisions, departments and business teams, represents the Authority in legal proceedings, and effectively executes legal and operational risk management actions in accordance with the Directorate’s policies and procedures.
Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities will entail:
Supervising and guiding legal assistants in the execution of their duties as instructed by the Senior Legal Officer
Identifies and recommends actions on legal and compliance risks
Provision of legal advice and opinions on all aspects of law
Undertaking research on assigned legal issues
Participate in legal representation and monitoring of legal matters in Court
Participate in any alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms
Receives and acts upon all court summons, pleadings and demand letters served upon the Authority
Participates in the instruction, appraisal and supervision of external legal counsel representing the Authority in court, tribunal and other legal proceedings
Updating the litigation register, court diary and bring-up diary
Drafting pleadings, legal instruments, contracts, leases and any other legal documents
Advising on legal issues arising in applications for registration and licensing of insurers and intermediaries
Providing day to day advise the Consumer Protection Section in complaint resolution activities
Participates in collection, collation, analysis and reporting of information on the management of legal and compliance risks
Drafts articles for publication in the Authority’s legal and policy publications and write-ups
Conducting legal awareness training for staff in accordance with the annual legal awareness training plan
Participates in performance management, mentoring and coaching of legal assistants
Undertaking any other assignment as may be required
Persons Specifications
A Bachelor’s Degree in Laws
A Post Graduate Diploma in Laws from the Kenya School of Law
An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
Must be a member of the Law Society of Kenya with a current practicing certificate
Proficiency in ICT
Meets the provision of Chapter Six of the Constitution
Competencies and skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
Good analytical skills
Problem solving
Professionalism
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Insurance Regulatory Authority Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya
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