Deputy Director, Legal Services

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Board Secretarial Services: Provide board secretarial services under the direction of the Corporation Secretary.
• Legal Representation: Ensure the Authority is represented in court, tribunals, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) proceedings, ensuring procedural compliance.
• Governance and Advisory: Provide effective governance, legal advisory, litigation management, and dispute resolution services. Review and report on legal-risk management and compliance with legislation, governance codes, and government circulars.
• Risk Mitigation: Coordinate scanning of the internal and external operating environment to identify and mitigate risks and monitor departmental risk action plans.
• Policy and Strategy: Oversee development and updating of policies, procedures, guidelines, standards, and manuals. Coordinate regulatory impact assessments and public participation plans.
• Legal Drafting: Oversee the drafting of legal instruments, legislative proposals, concept papers, briefs, cabinet memoranda, and responses to parliamentary questions.
• Contract Management: Coordinate the review and negotiation of contracts, leases, memoranda of understanding, and related instruments.
• Public Information: Ensure public availability of insurance legislation and amendments through the Authority’s website and other platforms.
• Audit and Compliance: Coordinate legal and governance audits and monitor the closure of issues raised in internal and external audits.
• Departmental Management: Review and approve departmental reports, budgets, work plans, and procurement plans. Manage departmental records and ICT systems.
• Staff Development: Undertake performance appraisals, mentoring, and coaching for staff. Coordinate the development of the Authority’s legal-awareness curriculum and training needs assessment.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience: Twelve (12) years’ cumulative experience, with at least three (3) years at the level of Assistant Director or a comparable senior position.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and a Master’s Degree in Law, Business Management, or any other social science from a recognized institution.
• Professional Certifications: Post Graduate Diploma in Laws from the Council of Legal Education and Certified Public Secretary (CPS) qualification.
• Professional Memberships: Active member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK).
• Training: Completion of a Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in computer applications and legal research.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills.
• Effective presentation and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in mentoring, coaching, and conflict management.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) website.

Application Link: Apply Here
Alternatively, visit the official career portal at www.ira.go.ke for more information.