Senior Supervisor, Legal Services, Job in Kenya

Job Title: Senior Supervisor – Legal Services

Hiring Organization: Madison
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Insurance
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 07/13/2024

Madison General Insurance Kenya Limited, a subsidiary of Madison Group and a leading provider of general insurance products throughout Kenya, is recruiting for the position.

Senior Supervisor – Legal Services

Key Responsibilities


  • Verification of cover on new claims and ensuring that policy conditions have been complied with and adequate reserves made.
  • Communication with insureds to get relevant claim documentation and give guidance on Court attendance.
  • Appointment of service providers to handle company matters and maintenance of a register for such appointments.
  • Liaising with external advocates and insureds to ensure that witnesses are availed during hearings and proper witness statements and documentation availed to external advocates at the point of filing defences.
  • Giving well researched opinions on the likely outcome of matters in court and on settlement parameters in case of negotiations.
  • Reviewing ongoing cases and advising the Legal Manager accordingly.
  • Providing continuous supervision of the legal department staff.
  • Assisting in maintenance of documentation and legal databases.
  • Ensuring payments are raised in good time, authorized and forwarded to Finance Department. Following up on judgment payments to avoid executions.
  • Ensuring appeal instructions are given on time and appeal deposits made in good time.
  • Regular bring ups on all matters in Court to ensure they are updated.
  • Giving Management opinions on changes in the law that would affect the Company.
  • Attending Court as a witness for the Company.
  • Perusal of Court files to establish position of litigation.
  • Any other duties pertinent to the Legal Department.
  • Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Skills and Competencies Required

  • An eye for detail, strong organisational skills and able to take responsibility for own workload;
  • Demonstrated integrity and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results;
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills;
  • Strong team leadership skills;
  • Must be a team player.

Experience

  • A minimum of 5 years post admission working experience within the insurance sector;

Academic and Professional Qualifications required

  • Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized institution;
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
  • An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate;
  • A registered member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;

How To Apply

Applications should be addressed to the Group Human Resources Manager, Madison Group Limited, Email: hr_recruitment@madison.co.ke so as to be received by Wednesday 17th July, 2024.