Legal and Compliance Officer

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We are an internationally based organisation, with the top remuneration and support structure. Based in Nairobi and with branches in 18 African countries.

JOB SUMMARY

QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Law (LL. B) from a recognized UniversityAdvocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificateExperienceAt least 4 years legal work experienceExperience in the insurance industry will be an added advantageCompetenciesTechnical competence in legal and compliance managementPeople managementStakeholder managementGood time keepingDetail orientedHigh performer

RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitoring, identification and assessment of new and changed legislationDevelopment of a comprehensive compliance universe for all regulations and compliance requirementsCreation of CRMPs for the Medium and High risk rated legislationsEnsuring adequate litigation management from selection, support assessment and reporting of external counsel including managing of provider panel.Embedding contract management process automation and tracking managementContract management development, review and oversightPeriodic review of compliance with regulatory and supervisory requirements as well as internal policies.Assistance in the development of legal and compliance guidance materials, controls, training resources and internal procedures manual.Support the development and updating of standards, policies, procedures and guidelines to support the implementation of legal and compliance frameworks.Perform quarterly compliance monitoring based on agreed plan and covering high risk legislationTrademarks registration and renewal monitoring.Assistance in timely and quality reporting to stakeholders based on routines and requests.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Regulations, Contract drafting and preparation, Legal analysis, Contract law

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree