Senior Legal Officer (Insurance) at Reeds Africa Consult

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory & Compliance Management

• Ensure the company operates within the legal and regulatory frameworks governing the insurance industry.
• Monitor compliance with relevant insurance laws, regulatory requirements, and internal company policies.
• Advise management and departments on diverse legal matters, regulatory developments, and corporate governance issues.
• Assist in the development and implementation of internal compliance policies and risk mitigation strategies.

Contract & Policy Review

• Review contracts, service-level agreements (SLAs), policy documents, and other legal documents to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Ensure all agreements are properly structured, legally sound, and aligned with company standards.
• Support contract negotiations and maintain a register of legal agreements.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Prepare legal opinions, memos, and file notes for management approval in matters involving litigation, claims, or regulatory investigations.
• Liaise with and oversee the work of external counsel to ensure effective representation and case management.
• Work toward timely and cost-effective resolution of legal disputes involving the company.

Claims & Recovery Management

• Offer legal support in the handling of insurance claims to ensure fair, timely, and legally sound settlements.
• Assist the recovery team in pursuing legal remedies to recover outstanding claims or debts from third parties.
• Ensure all claims-related legal processes are properly documented and compliant with internal policies.

Risk Management & Regulatory Liaison

• Identify potential legal risks and work proactively to mitigate them.
• Maintain effective communication and working relationships with regulatory bodies and service providers.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of external advocates and ensure adherence to service-level agreements.

Team Leadership & Training

• Provide leadership and oversight to legal officers, clerks, and assistants.
• Facilitate legal training and awareness sessions for internal teams and departments to promote compliance culture.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to legal capability development within the company.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare regular reports on legal matters, litigation status, and compliance issues for management review.
• Maintain and secure documentation for legal cases, contracts, and compliance records.
• Ensure confidentiality and proper record management of all legal documents.
• Ensure efficient legal service delivery across departments
• Promote timely and well-documented claims processing and dispute resolution.

Job Requirements

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Degree from a recognized university
• Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.

Professional Qualifications

• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Current Practicing Certificate
• Certified Public Secretary (CPS) certification (added advantage)

Experience

• Minimum of 5–7 years of post-admission experience, preferably in insurance or financial services
• Strong understanding of insurance law, commercial law, and regulatory frameworks
• Experience in litigation management, contract negotiation, and corporate governance.