Career Opportunities at Britam – Nairobi, Kenya
Join Britam and be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in insurance, financial services, governance, and sustainability. We are currently recruiting experienced and driven professionals to fill the following positions based in Nairobi, Kenya.
1. Assistant Legal Claims Officer
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posting Date: 20th February 2026
Role Overview
The Assistant Legal Claims Officer will support the legal claims function by managing, reviewing, and processing claims with a legal dimension. The role ensures timely resolution of claims while safeguarding the company’s legal and financial interests.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and assess claims with legal implications to determine liability and exposure.
- Provide legal guidance on claims handling and settlement strategies.
- Liaise with external advocates, investigators, and relevant stakeholders.
- Support preparation of legal documentation related to claims.
- Monitor ongoing litigation and provide updates to management.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate claims records and documentation.
- Participate in claims negotiations and settlement discussions.
- Identify potential fraud or risk issues and escalate appropriately.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of claims management processes.
2. Legal Manager
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posting Date: 18th February 2026
Role Overview
The Legal Manager will provide strategic legal leadership and advisory services to the business. The role ensures legal compliance, risk mitigation, and effective management of legal matters across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advisory services to various business units.
- Oversee drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts and agreements.
- Manage litigation and dispute resolution processes.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Identify legal risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- Represent the organization in legal proceedings where necessary.
- Liaise with regulators and external legal counsel.
- Develop and implement legal governance frameworks.
- Provide guidance on corporate governance matters.
- Prepare legal reports and updates for senior management.
3. Senior Legal Associate
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posting Date: 18th February 2026
Role Overview
The Senior Legal Associate will provide legal support across business functions, ensuring compliance, risk management, and effective handling of legal matters. The role supports contract management, litigation oversight, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents.
- Provide legal advice on commercial and operational matters.
- Support litigation management and dispute resolution processes.
- Ensure regulatory compliance across assigned areas.
- Conduct legal research and provide advisory opinions.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address legal risks.
- Monitor changes in legislation and advise on implications.
- Assist in development and review of internal policies.
- Support corporate governance initiatives.
- Prepare legal briefs and reports as required.
4. ESG & Sustainability Specialist
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posting Date: 16th February 2026
Role Overview
The ESG & Sustainability Specialist will support the development and implementation of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies. The role ensures integration of sustainability principles into business operations while strengthening reporting and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Support implementation of ESG and sustainability frameworks.
- Monitor and report on ESG performance metrics.
- Coordinate sustainability initiatives across business units.
- Ensure compliance with relevant ESG standards and regulations.
- Prepare sustainability reports and disclosures.
- Engage internal and external stakeholders on ESG matters.
- Identify opportunities to enhance environmental and social impact.
- Track emerging sustainability trends and best practices.
- Support risk assessments related to environmental and social factors.
- Contribute to strengthening corporate governance practices.
