Legal Manager-BLAK at Barclays Bank

Accountability: Operational Process Support

• To see the monthly recoveries report and engage the third party with a copy to  their insurers.
• Supervise the departments staff and ensure procedures are followed
• Train, develop and appraise staff as per HR guideline
• Ensure  that Human Resource policy is adhered to
• Formulate departmental policies and ensure set service standards are met.
• Ensure external lawyers are instructed as appropriate
• Assist in preparing quarterly board papers
• Participate and contribute in the monthly management meetings
• Support management in strategy and budget implementation
• Ensure  compliance of industry and statutory requirements
• To trace the third party and get their physical location and financial capacity.
• To pursue such third party through advocates if the third party is not responsive.
• To respond timeously to third party demand notices  to our insured   and  where applicable settle matters under the Knock for Knock agreement
• Monitoring the progress made by the advocates where we have instructed them to handle on our behalf.
• To contact witness to attend court and to attend court as the company witness when called upon.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal procedures.
• Ensure the company does not take legal liabilities where it should not
• Offer legal opinion on cases filed against the company third parties

Education and Experience Required:

• University  Degree in Law  from  a recognized University
• Diploma in Insurance
• Diploma from Kenya school of law
• Membership of LSK
• Experience in the  insurance  industry  will be an added advantage ..

Knowledge & Skills:

• Negotiation Skills
• Excellent communicator with ability to work effectively in a diversified set up and in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Proven ability to respond quickly, independently and appropriately .
• Personal organization and thoroughness coupled with the ability to work under minimum supervision with good Judgment and decision making skills.
• Knowledgeable in compiling data and preparing a variety of reports as well as ability to verify the accuracy of documents.
• Organizational skills

Competencies: (Maximum of 8 competencies)

• Personal and Interpersonal skills
•  Reporting writing
• Decision making skills
• Relationship and  networking skills
• Persuading and Influencing skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Change management skills