PURPOSE
Assist in legal services provision in accordance with Authority’s policies, procedures and the law.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assist internal and external counsel by carrying out legal research and drafting of court documents including pleadings, submissions etc.
2. Assisting in the effective representation and followup of cases involving the Authority.
3. Assist in the de registration and winding up of dormant and non compliant insurance entities. 4. Assist in securing the approval of Chambers and acquisition of Practicing Certificates for members.
4. Assist in assessing the legal implications of the Authority’s dealings with licensees and other operators who carry on business that falls within the purview of the Insurance Act and other pertinent laws and regulations.
5. Assist in the interpretation of and enforcement of the Insurance Act and other pertinent laws and regulations, as the need may arise.
6. Assist in the monitoring of enactments of laws and regulations and assessing their impact on the operations of the Authority.
7. Assist in the provision of legal advisory services to the Authority.
8. Carry out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
1. Timely submission of reports and other legal documents.
2. Timely attendance to court.
3. Timely attendance to external and internal customers.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Qualifications
1. Bachelor s of Laws degree (Honors)
2. Diploma in Legal Practice.

Competencies
1. Personal Presentation.
2. Knowledge of legal and regulatory provisions.
3. Analytical skills.
4. Communication skill