LEGAL OFFICER
- Company: APA Insurance
- Location: Mombasa Branch
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Job Id: aOdaE5i1hl
- Date added: 05-Mar-2025
- Deadline: 13-Mar-2025
KEY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Legal claims handling, Processing & Reserving to ensure timely and fair handling of third-party claims review judgments and settlement proposals and making further recommendations and forwarding to management for further approval.
- Legal Research & Advisory – Conduct legal research and provide expert opinions.
- Manage legal Diary & Case Management – Track court schedules and ensure timely witness attendance.
- Monitoring of all suits filed against the insured’s and ensure adequate measures are maintained as per regulations;
- Regular reviewing of reserves;
- Ensure prompt settlements of judgements as per TATs to avoid proclamations and auctioneers;
- Monitoring of all suits filed against the insured’s and ensure adequate measures are maintained as per regulations.
- Giving detailed and researched legal opinions on claims, litigation matters and those relating to the Company.
- Managing claim costs through strategic Initiatives of the company to ensure profitability of the business
- Insurance Recoveries – Drive subrogation efforts to recover losses from third parties.
- Maintain legal registers, track decretal deposits, and update case status
- Excess Collection & Compliance – Follow up on third-party property damage (TPPD) and injury excess collection.
- Complying with statutory, regulatory and internal control processes at the business units including internal and external audit recommendations
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Law or an equivalent.
JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Teamwork skills
- Interpersonal and Communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma in Legal Practice
EXPERIENCE
- At least 3 years’ relevant experience