JOB DETAILS:
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To handle litigation cases, either when the Company is sued or the Company is seeking legal redress; and to carry out the day to day legal duties of the Department

KEY RESULT AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Result Area 1: Planning and organizing for the provision of legal and company secretarial services
• Participate in the formulation of work plans, budgets and strategies for the provision of legal services

• Determine periodic performance targets for him/herself, and agree on them with the Manager Legal

Result Area 2: Providing legal services
• Participate in proper formatting of pleadings, timely and accurate typing of correspondence reports, preparing reports and proofreading documents assigned to him/her
• Participate in drafting and reviewing contracts/agreements, and other legal documents as assigned

• Contribute to policy development and review, ensuring proper use of legal terminology, spelling, business English and grammar and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, legal and statutory requirements

• Participate in handling litigation matters, where necessary liaising with external lawyers
• Carry out legal research, prepare pleadings and review progress of ongoing cases
• Participate in handling matters of subrogation in liaison with claims staff and other stake holders, and give the financial implications
• Participate in monitoring changes in the relevant legislation and regulatory environment and giving timely information to management
• Conduct claims investigations when requested, and advise the Claims Department as necessary
• Provide legal opinion/ counsel when requested

Result Area 3: Ensuring Legal and Statutory Compliance
• Participate in monitoring compliance with statutory obligations and advise management accordingly
• Contribute to the provision of documentation and information for compliance purposes

Result Area 4: Contributing to Institutional Development
• Periodically assess own capacity development needs and propose appropriate programmes to address the identified needs
• Attend and actively participate in periodic meetings of the Legal Department, and take actions arising from the meetings, as assigned
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports for departmental meetings and management meetings
• Take minutes at meetings whenever delegated by the Manager Legal
• Participate in the preparation and registration of legal documents
• Represent the Company in legal matters as assigned

PERSON SPECIFICATION: Legal Officer
Minimum Academic and/or Professional Qualifications Necessary
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice

Additional Training/Qualifications/Certification Necessary
• Practicing Certificate by the High Court
• IRAU Certification

Minimum Experience and Exposure Necessary
• A minimum of 1 year of work experience in Legal Practice in a reputable organization

• Experience in handling litigation matters and court processes

Key Knowledge Required
• Company Law
• Insurance Law
• Private sector working methods
• Good understanding of commercial legal matters
• IRA Regulations

Key Skills Necessary
• Report writing
• Communication skills
• Drafting legal documents
• Litigation skills
• Computer literacy, mostly MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Good command of written English
• Analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills

Other Qualities/Attributes
• Ability to discern
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Commitment to quality and thoroughness
• Innovativeness/Creativity