Assistant Legal and Compliance Officer

ABOUT THE COMPANY The year 1978 proved to be a milestone for the Insurance Sector in the region, Indian Insurance Companies operating in Kenya decided to merge and form a vibrant joint venture with moral and financial support from leading local business elite. The idea became reality on 6th December 1978 with the birth of Kenindia Assurance Company Limited. JOB SUMMARY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree in law from a recognized UniversityAdvocate of the High CourtAt least 1 year relevant ExperienceProficiency in documents drafting RESPONSIBILITIES Provide legal input in the formulation of scheme policies, including investment policies.Oversee the articulation of the legal and schemes board secretarial strategy, including a board engagement plan in line with the Fund’s overall strategy.Establish and ensure implementation of an effective legal and compliance framework/ procedure or the pension section.Develop and ensure implementation of a compliance plan to ensure all aspects of the Fund’s operations are in line with relevant regulations.Keep abreast of local and global best practices with respect to compliance and risk management for the Fund’s operations and make recommendations.Provide board/secretarial services to the Board of Trustees and advice on good corporate governance practices to enhance organizational effectiveness.Coordinate the arrangement of Board meetings and attend to all matters relating to the operation and function of the schemes Board of trustees.Record and Circulate minutes of the meetings of the schemes board of trustees, its committees, AGM andManagement in the course of these proceedings where need be.Represent the pension section on litigation matters involving the companyPrepare legal opinions, advice and reports on technical legal matters to the Board and DepartmentalManagers including reviewing legal documentation management of legal due diligence and liaising with external counsel as required.Responsible for legal & regulatory compliance management including monitoring and reporting on changes to applicable statutes and regulations.Responsible for contract management; drafting standard contracts and specialized contracts, review and negotiate contracts and ensuring such documents and third party contracts are properly and promptly executed.Maintain proper coordination between the legal function and other user departments with respect to contracting with suppliers, vendors and third parties.Oversee the audits of policy and compliance to standards in the Fund’s operations including liaison with Internal and External Auditors REQUIRED SKILLS Legal analysis, Compliance, Policy drafting and development, Judicial processes and litigation REQUIRED EDUCATION Bachelor's degree