Company Summary
Our client, a leading insurance Institution is seeking applications from qualified, experienced and suitable candidates for the following post:
Reporting to the Legal Officer, the Legal Assistant’s duties and responsibilities will include:
Responsibilities
· Corresponding both in writing and orally with external Advocates, Third party Advocates and Insureds.
· Drafting agreements involving company business and property such as leases, charges.
· Reviewing contracts entered into by the company such as supply agreements, sale and purchase agreement, and partnerships with other entities.
· Reviewing insurance policies that have underlying liability to third parties such as Bonds, Advance Payment Guarantees.
· Conducting legal research.
· Drafting correspondence as well as legal opinions.
· Identifying breaches of contract and commencing recovery proceedings under the guidance of the Manager-Legal Affairs.
· Interpretation of legal documents, contracts and or agreements.
· Filing court documents in both the High Courts and Subordinate courts as directed.
· Court attendances and monitoring all pending cases.
· Ensuring corporate compliance with statutory provisions and or regulations.
· Perusing files, obtaining searches and effecting registrations of relevant documents at Companies Registry, Lands Registry, and KIPO offices.
· Maintaining data of all legal matters including cases refereed to external advocates.
· Any other responsibility that may be assigned to you from time to time.
Requirements
· Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
· Bachelor of Laws LLB Degree from a recognized University with at least a 2nd Class Honours (Upper Division
· A Diploma in Legal Practice from the Kenya School of Law
· 2-3 years post qualification experience mainly in handling commercial, conveyancing and civil litigation
· Must be computer literate
· Able to work under pressure, with minimum supervision, meeting strict deadlines
· Honest, proactive, customer focused, results oriented and team player
How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a day time phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 25th March 2011.
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
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