Senior Legal Counsel at Old Mutual Kenya

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to join our legal team. The Senior Legal Counsel will play a crucial role in providing legal advice, guidance, and support to the organization. This position requires a deep understanding of various legal matters, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Key deliverables

Legal Advisory:

• Provide legal advice and guidance to the organization on a wide range of legal issues, including but not limited to contracts, employment law, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Providing support in corporate financing engagements

Risk Management:

• Identify and assess legal risks in business operations and propose strategies to mitigate such risks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement risk management policies and procedures.

Compliance:

• Stay abreast of changes in relevant laws and regulations to ensure the organization's compliance.
• Develop and deliver legal training programs to employees to enhance awareness of legal issues.

• Attending regulatory/industry meeting

Dispute Resolution:

• Manage and resolve legal disputes, including coordinating with external legal counsel when necessary.
• Represent the organization in legal proceedings and negotiations.

Corporate Governance:

• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and maintain corporate records.
• Provide support for board meetings and governance matters.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business objectives and provide legal support aligned with organizational goals.
• Work closely with external legal counsel when required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with 5 years post qualification experience
• Registration as a Certified Secretary will be an added advantage
• Strong knowledge of financial services and legal best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-house legal experience.
• Experience working in the financial services sector
• Additional certifications or specialized training in relevant legal areas.