Legal Officer at Cannon Group

Job Purpose

Provide expert legal counsel to ensure operational effectiveness including managing various legal claims affecting the business and provide legal support to the Company, respective departments and external stakeholders to safeguard the Company’s interests and mitigate legal risks.

Key Responsibilities

• End to end management of all insurance litigation matters.
• Oversee third party recoveries pursued directly against third parties or insurance company through out of court negotiations and in court
• Process and ensure timely settlement of third-party claims, disbursements, advocates, legal fees, and doctors’ fees etc.
• Undertake court attendances and monitor all pending cases assigned with the view of ensuring no lapses and/or facilitating follow-up required.

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in law
• Admission to the bar
• Insurance Qualification
• Current practicing license
• 3 – 5 years’ post qualification experience in the financial sector

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• In-depth understanding of local Insurance practices, law and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrable understanding of insurance regulatory frameworks as pertains to insurance practice and litigation management.
• Good communication, presentation and negotiation skills.