AMACO Legal Officer-Jobs in Kenya, Nairobi

Africa Merchant Assurance Company Limited (AMACO) is undergoing planned rapid growth in its portfolio in the provision of both motor and non motor insurance products.

This has created a strategic need to fill the position of Legal Officer

Position Ref CL/9/11

To provide legal advice to the Company to ensure that it is legally protected and that it adheres to all legal requirements.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assist in the vetting and drawing of contracts, lease, loan agreements and other legal documents
Assist in liaising with external lawyers on legal matters for or against the Company
Represent the Company in legal, civil and criminal court proceedings and ensure timely gathering of evidence as required
Participate in review and formulation of legal policies and practices
Maintain and file all court proceedings as per established systems
Prepare legal documents as required
Participate in handling insurance and legal matters as and when required
Assist in preparation of legal reports and opinion on matters involving the Company
Assist in instituting legal proceedings to recover debts owed to the Company.
Ensure policies and procedures are followed to avoid litigation against the Company.

Experience and Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Law
Advocate of the High/Supreme Court of Kenya
Have three (3) years work experience, with at least one year in an insurance/financial services sector.
Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
A self driven individual with impeccable integrity.

AMACO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of gender, disability, religion or natural origin.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Interested candidates should forward their application letter stating the reference number, CV in MS Word format with daytime telephone contact and names & addresses of three referees to:

The Human Resource Manager
Africa Merchant Assurance Company Ltd
P. O. Box 61599-00200
Nairobi.