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  • Posted: Jun 22, 2017
    Deadline: Jun 30, 2017
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    Directline Assurance Company Limited was licensed in October 2005 and commenced operations in November 2005 The Company is the first Kenyan niche underwriter focusing solely on motor vehicle insurance. The Company has grown to be the largest PSV underwriter in Kenya with a market share of approximately 60% at the end of the year 2015. It is one of the larges...
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    General Manager Legal

    Job Duties:
    Strategy
    • Lead in development and implementation of the legal strategy in order to minimize loss ratio.
    • Develop & implement negotiation strategy to ensure timely settlement of genuine claims within set parameters.
    • Analysis of claims documents to detect fraud.
    • Adequate court preparation and assign advocate based on competence.
    • Oversea court clerk to ensure court proceedings are received on time.
    • Review legal defense strategy to ensure that minimum liability is apportioned to the company or ensure the suits are dismissed. 
    • Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment, and advising the company on the impact of such changes.
    • Develop and manage strategic relationship with internal & external stakeholders
    Leadership
    • Manage and offer guidance to the legal team to enhance the quality of their work.
    • Review and constantly improve workflows and business processes to ensure accuracy and effectiveness
    • Conduct audit of the handling of the Companies matters in court
    • Maintain highest level of confidentiality concerning the sensitive, strategic and integral legal & other information, data, decisions and developments taking place at the company.
    • Ensure accurate preparation, and timely submission of claim reports to management and the Board.
    Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
    Competencies
    • Excellent legal knowledge in various laws including insurance, consumer, motor accidents, civil, criminal, arbitration etc.
    • Interpersonal Effectiveness & Ability to influence.
    • High Result orientation.
    • Problem-Solving
    • Negotiation Skills
    Qualifications and Experience
    • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
    • Diploma in Law (KSL) and  Admission as an Advocate with a current practicing Certificate;
    • Excellent litigation and negotiation skills;
    • Minimum of 7 year post admission experience in  litigation;
    • Possess a high degree of professional ethics & personal integrity.
    • The candidate must be hardworking, flexible & service oriented;
    • Proficiency in use of computer applications;
    • Ability to work with minimum supervision;

    Method of Application

    Applications to be received before June 30, 2017 Close of Business (COB). Please indicate the job being applied for in the subject heading of your email.

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