Insurance Co. Regional Legal Counsel Job in Kenya

Job Title:         Regional Legal Counsel
Reference :     RLC _2012

Recruiter:    Altima Africa Ltd    Updated on:    05-09-2012
Contract:    Permanent       

Location:    Nairobi    Available:    ASAP
Category:    Experienced    Offer:    Neg.
Profile Introduction
Our Client, a leading Insurance company in the region, seeks to recruit a Regional Legal Counsel to provide effective and efficient In House Legal Advisory services and Board Secretariat to the Group in all operating Countries (or target territory) within Africa. The individual will be reporting to the Group Company Secretary.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree of Laws (LL.B) from a recognized UniversityPost Graduate Qualifications – Diploma in LawProfessional qualifications in Diploma in Law; Certified Public Secretary or Chartered SecretaryMust be an Advocate with a valid practicing certificateMembership to the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators would be an added advantage;10 years’ experience in commercial law practice, 5 of which should have been at a management level in a medium size / large Corporation.Job Specification- Regional Legal CounselIn – House Legal advisory services in accordance with the service level agreements with Group ClientsSupervision of external lawyers – commercial and litigation mattersRegistration, protection/enforcement and monitoring use of intellectual property. Monitoring contractual and statutory ComplianceParticipating in formulation and review of legal Policies and procedures for the Group;Carrying out research and preparing reports/ legal opinions on complex legal issues;Sensitizing Management on statutory Provisions affecting the Group;Participating in negotiations on commercial and business related matters;Negotiating out of court settlements with Group’s creditors / debtors;Corporate Communication to Shareholders, Directors, Management meetings, staff, Public & other stakeholder information. Provision of efficient Board secretariat services as may be directed from time to time; responsible for organizing induction and training of new Board Members;Preparing for Board meetings;Circulation of Board packs, taking minutes, maintaining the same for Board and its Committees.Preparing action papers on all Board decisions to the Management for implementation and providing the Board with feedback from Management;Filing of statutory returns;Maintenance of shares registers and other records;Arranging for directors travel and accommodation. Corporate Governance / Statutory ComplianceCorporate Communication - Shareholders, Directors, Management meetings, staff, Public & other stakeholder information. Corporate / statutory Compliance - Legal & Statutory, Companies’ Act, Any Stock Exchanges Manuals, Capital Markets Authority (CMA), Bankers, insurance and other Regulatory Authorities. Commercial laws, general compliance legislation and all Laws generally.Corporate Governance – Custodian of good corporate governance practices, Board stewardship & accountability, Fiduciary duties of directors, Board manual, code of conduct, conflict of interest and maintenance and custody of Company Seal.Corporate administration and management – Legal advice on HR Management, Retirement Benefits Administration, Insurance Administration, procurement matters and strategic planning and implementation, security and preservation of company property.  Any other matter as may be assigned by the Group Company Secretary from time to time.Strong analytical and organization skills;Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications;Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;Ability to work and travel at short notice.
If you are qualified and up to the challenge visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and apply online by 5pm, 14th September 2012.
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.