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Job Title:   Senior Legal Officer

Organisation: UAP Old Mutual Insurance

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

The UAP Old Mutual Group is an integrated Financial Service business comprising Faulu Microfinance Bank, UAP and Old Mutual. The Group, which is operational in East Africa services to more than 1.2 million customers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Sudan. The UAP Old Mutual Group now comprises of three key players as a result of the acquisition of a controlling stake in Faulu in 2014 and UAP in 2015 by Old Mutual. The acquisitions resulted in Old Mutual Kenya UAP Holdings and Faulu Microfinance Bank, forming one of the largest financial services groups with a growing footprint in East and Central Africa. UAP and Old Mutual have been major players in the financial services market in East Africa for decades. The two entities have vast experience in Insurance, Investment, Asset Management and Banking, and are passionate about helping our customers achieve their financial goals.

Job Summary:  The Senior Legal Officer will play a pivotal role in overseeing the legal aspects of our business operations. This includes providing expert legal advice, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, managing litigation, and supporting the company’s strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in the insurance industry and a proven track record of managing complex legal matters

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory and Strategy:

• Provide proactive legal advice and support to senior management and various departments on a broad range of issues.
• Develop and implement legal strategies that align with the company’s business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure the company’s compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including insurance laws and corporate governance standards.
• Monitor changes in legislation and advise on necessary adaptations to company policies and procedures.

Contract Management:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including policy agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
• Manage the lifecycle of contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution:

• Oversee and manage all aspects of litigation and dispute resolution involving the company.
• Liaise with external counsel and represent the company in legal proceedings as needed.

Corporate Governance:​

• Advise on corporate governance matters and ensure compliance with internal policies and statutory obligations.
• Support the preparation of board and committee meetings, including drafting resolutions and maintaining corporate records.

Training and Development:

• Conduct training sessions for staff on relevant legal and compliance topics to enhance awareness and adherence to legal standards.
• Mentor and guide junior legal team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Law degree from an accredited institution.
• Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre
• Admission to the bar and a current practicing certificate.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience in a busy law firm or busy corporate entity.
• Strong understanding of insurance law and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience in managing complex legal matters, including litigation, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively advise and influence senior management and other stakeholders.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a multinational insurance company.
• Familiarity with insurance regulations.
• Advanced certification or specialization in insurance and corporate governance is an added advantage.

Skills

• Company Policies, Continuous Learning, Contract Management, Contracts, Corporate Governance, Ensure Compliance, Insurance, Law, Learning and Development (L&D), Legal Consulting, Legal Matters, Legal Practices, Legal Strategies, Litigation, Negotiation, Partnership Agreements, People Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Training and Development, Vendor Contracts

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 6th June 2024

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