Corporate Legal Officer at APA Life Assurance Company Ltd

KEY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts including MOUs, service level agreements, leases, conveyancing documents, procurement/tender documentation, marketing, IT/technology (SAAS), vendor/supplier agreements, NDAs, and other commercial contracts.
• Provide legal advisory and research on a broad range of issues including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and operational matters.
• Prepare legal opinions to support internal departments across the Group in decision-making and risk assessment.
• Receive and respond to legal notices, demand letters, statutory notices, and summons.
• Handle litigation and legal claims, including subrogation, recovery matters, and third-party claims, and manage reserves.
• Attend court and represent the company in proceedings where necessary, coordinating with external counsel as needed.
• Track and manage the Group’s legal diary and ensure court attendance and timely filings.
• Participate in development and implementation of legal risk mitigation strategies and initiatives.
• Support the business in negotiating contracts and resolving commercial disputes.
• Maintain legal registers, update case statuses, and monitor statutory compliance.
• Provide training to staff on legal awareness, contracting procedures, and compliance topics.
• Collaborate with the Legal Manager and senior management on legal matters impacting the Group.
• Participate in CSR, brand-building initiatives, and interdepartmental SLAs as needed.
• Reduction of legal and contractual risks to the Group through proactive legal support.
• Timely and accurate legal advisory, contracts review, and claims/litigation management.
• Any other assigned responsibilities.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or an equivalent.

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Teamwork skills
• Interpersonal and Communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (Advocate of the High Court of Kenya).
• Computer literacy.

EXPERIENCE

• At least 5 years’ relevant experience legal experience in an Insurance company or corporate or law firm environment, with a focus on contracts, legal advisory, and litigation support.