Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Legal Officer job in Kenya

Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re), is a leading re-insurer in the region listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). It is ISO 9001: 2008 Certified and rated B+ by A.M Best and AA by the Global Credit Rating Company (GCR). Kenya Re now seeks to recruit and fill the following positions:-

LEGAL OFFICER  
REF NO: KRC/HR/2013/04
The purpose of this role is to inter alia provide Legal advisory and support services to the Corporation. Reporting to the Manager Legal the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:-
Primary Responsibilities
  • Liaise, coordinate and follow up the activities of the external lawyers who deal with the Corporation’s matters such as debt collection, litigation, conveyance and court proceedings;
  • Draft, peruse, review and vet legal documents for the Corporation including but not limited to lease agreements, service contracts and employment contracts;
  • Prepare and witness conveyance, mortgages and Discharge documents for staff members and mortgagors;
  • Maintain custody of all leases for both commercial and residential tenants;
  • Deal with mortgagors/members of staff on matters appertaining to their leases and ensure that the leases are properly executed;
  • Prepare legal reports for the Corporation as required from time to time;
  • Carry out research and monitor changes in the relevant legislation and regulatory environment and advice the Corporation;
  • Update the statutory books;
  • Monitor contractual and statutory compliance;
  • Receive correspondence, orders and pleadings on behalf of the Corporation and act on them under supervision of the Manager Legal.
The Person:
  • Applicants should be qualified Advocates (admitted to the Bar), possess a Bachelor of Law LL.B Degree and a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. CPS (K) qualifications will be an added advantage.
  • They should have at least three years relevant working experience one of which should have been as a practicing advocate.
  • In addition they should have strong analytical and negotiation skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They should be computer literate with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Kenya Re is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, colour, race, religion, natural origin, age or physical disability. An appropriate remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates.

How to Apply
Applicants should post or email as attachments their CV and cover letter quoting the relevant Job Ref No. and outlining how they meet requirements for the position to:-
The Human Resource Manager
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited
P. O Box 30271, 00100 GPO
NAIROBI
E-mail: hr@kenyare.co.ke
Closing Date: 14th February 2013
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