Legal Officer Human Resource Officer

To attend to all legal matters within the organization and to handle both internal and external legal concerns ensuring that the company’s interests are protected in accordance with the company’s objectives. 
Out of court negotiations with third parties and third-party advocates for legal claims on the best terms possible.
Engaging advocates in our panel on ongoing matters to ensure we are adequately updated as regards litigation matters as well as following up on recovery matters.
Timely response to all forms of communication – emails and other correspondence from our panel of advocates.
Regularly and effectively communicating with clients/intermediaries through letters, e-mail or telephone to keep them updated on the progress of their matters and manage relationships and client expectations.
Maintaining adequate reserves on legal claims subject to relevant approvals.
Observing and managing the documentation processes and ensuring that all litigation matters are handled within the scope of the relevant policies.
Reviewing all external fee notes to ensure they are within the ARO.
Interpreting laws and rulings and recommending the course of action arising therefrom.
Preparing internal reports as guided and requested from time to time.Attending hearings, mediations or arbitrations to resolve disputes that may arise from our insurance contracts whenever required.
Reviewing documents that may be referred for interpretation.
Recoveries of our outlays for all claims as may be escalated.
Any other duties assigned by management.

Person Specifications

Bachelor of Laws Degree.
Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
Certificate or Diploma in Insurance – CII or IIK will be an added advantage. 

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Application letter, copies of academic certificates and a current CV should be sent by email to hr@occidental-ins.com to reach the HR & Administration Manager on or before December 16, 2024.

Apply via :

hr@occidental-ins.com