Grant Thornton Consulting Limited
We have been retained by our client in the Insurance industry to recruit a suitable candidate for the position of Legal Manager. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Legal Manager shall be responsible for initiating, undertaking and coordinating legal actions on behalf of the company.
Main Duties
- Preparation of necessary court documents.
- Liaising with external lawyers handling cases for and against the Company. Ensuring effective prosecution of all civil and criminal cases involving the Company.
- Updating the Company on legal developments affecting the Company. Oversee general management and administration of the Company’s legal department.
- Attending to claims litigations in the High Court and Magistrates Court in liaise with the Claims and underwriting department.
- Advising claims department on legal aspects of claims handling and providing legal opinion on specific claims.
- Production of regular progress reports on litigation claims in liaison with the Claims Manager.
Assisting the company in reviewing and updating technical documents such as policy wordings.
Personal Attributes
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
- Attention to details.
- Knowledge of law in particular insurance policies laws and road traffic act. High ethical standards, honest and results oriented.
- Confident and decisive.
- Pleasant personality.
Qualifications and Skills
1. Be holder of a degree in Law (LLB) with a valid license to practice law.
2. Those with (LLM) and worked for Insurance Companies shall have an added advantage
3. Should have experience in litigation.
4. Should have work experience of not less than 5 years.
Remuneration
The position offers a remuneration package and benefits commensurate with its seniority, level of skills and experience.
Method Of Application
Interested persons who meet the minimum requirements outlined above may forward applications in person, by post or email to the address below, to be received no later than close of business on Friday 10 March 2023.
Applications must be accompanied by:
- A concise letter, outlining how the applicant meets the requirements for the position, and providing written consen: to be subjected to whatever probity and reference checks deemed necessary:
- A detailed curriculum vitae;
- Certified copies of academic qualifications;
- Certified copy of valid national identity document/passport;
- Proof that you have a practicing license and
- Details of three contactable referees.
Please note applications that do not meet all the requirements specified above will not be considered. Only shortlisted applications will be acknowledged.
Executive Search
Grant Thornton Consulting Limited
PO Box 508 Blantyre, Malawi
Email: information@mw-gt.com