JOB TITLE: SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER

Department: Legal

Reports to: Manager Legal

Supervises: Legal Officer

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Responsible for handling litigation cases, either when the Company is sued or the Company is seeking legal redress; and for carrying out the day to day legal duties that require the experience and expertise of a legal officer at senior level.

KEY RESULT AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Result Area 1:Planning and organizing for the provision of legal and company secretarial services

(i) Participate in the formulation of work plans, budgets and strategies for the provision of legal services

(ii) Determine periodic performance targets for him/herself, and agree on them with the Manager Legal

Result Area 2: Providing legal services

(i) Carry out proper formatting of pleadings, type correspondence reports in a timely and accurate manner, prepare reports, and proofread documents assigned to him/her

(ii) Draft agreements, contracts and other legal documents as assigned

(iii) Participate in policy development and review, ensuring proper use of legal terminology, spelling, business English and grammar and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, legal and statutory requirements

(iv) Prepare plaints, court documents, and other related documents

(v) Participate in handling litigation matters and where necessary liaise with external lawyers

(vi) Carry out legal research, prepare pleadings and review progress of ongoing cases

(vii) Participate in handling matters of subrogation in liaison with claims staff and other stake holders, and give the financial implications

(viii) Monitor changes in the relevant legislation and regulatory environment and give timely information to SWICO management team

(ix) Conduct claims investigations and advise the Claims Department as necessary

(x) Provide legal opinion/ counsel when requested

Result Area 3: Ensuring Legal and Statutory Compliance

(i) Continuously monitor compliance with statutory obligations and advise management accordingly

(ii) Contribute to the provision of documentation and information for compliance purposes

Result Area 4: Contributing to Institutional Development

(i) Provide technical guidance and support to the Legal Officer as necessary

(ii) Periodically assess own capacity development needs and propose appropriate programmes to address the identified needs

(iii) Participate in the coaching and on-the-job training of new staff

(iv) Attend and actively participate in periodic meetings of the Legal Department, and take actions arising from the meetings, as assigned

(v) Contribute to the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports for departmental meetings and management meetings

(vi) Take minutes at meetings whenever delegated by the Manager Legal

(vii) Take charge of the preparation and registration of legal documents

(viii) Represent the Company in legal matters as assigned

Job Specifications; Bachelor’s Degree in Law.

Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.

Practicing Certificate by the High Court.

A minimum of 5 years of progressive work experience in Legal Practice and handling litigations or court cases.

Skills required;

• Communication skills

• Ability to drafting legal documents

• Litigation skills

• Negotiation skills

• Analytical skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Report writing

• Computer literacy, mostly MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel

• Good command of written English Other Qualities/Attributes

• Ability to discern

• High level of integrity and professionalism

• Teamwork

• Timeliness

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Result orientation

• Commitment to quality and thoroughness

• Innovativeness