Senior Legal Counsel – Corporate at SanlamAllianz Kenya

in Legal
Full Time
Nairobi, Kenya
November 2, 2026

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    November 2, 2026
  • Location
    Nairobi, Kenya
  • Expiration date
    January 1, 2027
  • Experience
    5+ Years
  • Gender
    Both
  • Qualification
    Bachelor Degree

Job Description

Purpose of the Position

The Senior Legal Counsel – Corporate will be responsible for providing independent legal advice and support to the Legal Department in the performance of its functions to ensure the Company’s interests are safeguarded, whilst ensuring adherence to current laws and regulations.

Role Description

  • Non-Claims Litigation Management: Issue instructions to external lawyers, review correspondence and opinions, prepare witnesses for court, manage external counsel SLAs and fees, and recommend necessary actions such as settlements, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
  • Managing Legal Risk: Identify, assess, and develop strategies for mitigating legal and regulatory risks aligned with the Company’s Risk Appetite, maintain the Legal Risk Register, and ensure adequate legal provisions are reviewed.
  • Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements, provide oversight to execution, and maintain the contract management system.
  • Legal Advisory: Monitor changes in laws and regulations, interpret legal developments, advise management on business impacts, and undertake legal research to draft advisory memos.
  • Conveyancing: Handle conveyancing assignments including lease/tenancy negotiations, due diligence, registration at registries, manage external conveyancing counsel, and maintain the Conveyance Register.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Academic Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from an accredited University and a Post Graduate Diploma (Dip KSL) from the Kenya School of Law.
  • Professional Qualifications: Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.
  • Professional Experience: At least five (5) years of post-admission experience in a top-tier private law firm or financial institution/reputable organization, with a specialization in civil litigation and corporate advisory. Experience in a general insurance company is highly preferred.
  • Key Competencies: Strong commercial acumen, analytical and negotiation skills, techno-savvy proficiency in legal technology, strong integrity, and excellent communication and research skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application and updated CV to: Email: hr@ke.sanlamallianz.com

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