Assistant Legal Officer (Property & Contracts) at Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Limited

JOB REF: KPC/ADVT/18/2020 – Grade KPC 7,

Responsibilities

• Obtain details of assets to be insured in liaison with other departments.
• Prepare insurance procurement plan and insurance tender documents in liaison with the procurement department.
• Prepare and or vet contracts as assigned from time to time
• Prepare contracts for insurance brokerage firms in liaison with the procurement department.
• Receive and peruse policy documents to confirm KPC requirements are met, peruse risk notes and brokers’ reports, and vet all insurance payments.
• Coordinate with external consultants’ with regard to risk surveys & insurance claims investigations.
• Assist in the management of all insurance policies/ contracts;
• Effectively manage claims files for expedited settlement of claims.
• Liaise with heads of departments on claims documentation on company claims and with staff on staff personal injury claims.
• Contract and tender vetting

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognised University
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Proficiency in computer applications

Key Skills and Competencies

• Comprehensive understanding of litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution processes as well as commercial law including legal and regulatory framework governing the regulation of the Energy sector
• Strong communication skills and ability to develop proposals, concept papers, position papers as well as write reports and prepare relevant publications
• Flexibility and responsiveness in providing high quality customer service
• Proficiency in computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, data base, presentation, email, internet etc.
• Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving legal trends through continuing legal education