Legal Manager-Insurance at Equity Bank Kenya

Position Overview:

The Legal Manager will serve as a legal adviser to the insurance subsidiaries of Equity Group Holdings Plc and will report to the Group Head of Legal-Commercial.

You will be expected to provide legal advice and guidance to facilitate and limit exposure of the Group’s insurance business interests which are spread across life assurance, general insurance and bancassurance. You will also be expected to work closely with other members of the Group Legal Function to provide general legal guidance and advice to the organisation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing, drafting, negotiating, reviewing and closing various legal contracts including Client Policy Documents
• Leading the design and delivery of the regulatory strategy and engagements with the Insurance Regulatory Authority including licensing and compliance.
• Preparing legal opinions and advice to the insurance business and entities
• Managing, drafting and reviewing various internal policies and procedures, regulations, bylaws and other legal documents for the business
• Setting the organisation's internal governance policies
• Leading the legal strategy in response to any claims, disputes and active or threatened litigation.
• Advising the business on any new laws, regulations, policies or relevant trends
• Keeping a record of all legal documents and proceedings for the company
• Handling statutory filings other statutory requirements
• Communicating with external parties (regulators, external counsel, clients, stakeholders etc)
• Anticipating issues and evaluating risks and opportunities to the organisation considering the evolving regulatory and commercial environment
• Preserving and maintaining accurate and systemised legal records
• Managing and protecting the organisation's intellectual property including registrations.
• Performing any job-related duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Laws Degree from any recognised University
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• 8-10 years legal experience with experience in the insurance sector
• Qualified as an Advocate in Kenya for minimum 8 years
• Any Post Graduate Qualification in Insurance will be an added advantage.
• Masters degree in Law will be an added advantage.

Required Skills

• Comprehensive drafting and negotiation skills
• Deep understanding of insurance sector
• Ability to anticipate legal issues and risks
• Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives
• Leadership and collaborative teamwork abilities
• Interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and communication skills
• High degree of professional ethics, integrity and accountability
• Excellent judgement and analytical skills
• Management skills