Legal Officer at Trident Insurance Company

Overall Responsibility

The role holder is responsible for providing the necessary legal guidance, support and opinion in all cases pertaining to insurance operations. The role holder will participate in the legal due diligence process and provide inputs on the legal aspects for resolving any complex issues related to the underwriting process to safeguard the interests of the company. The role holder will also be involved in undertaking legal research, drafting and reviewing various legal documents involved in insurance operations to ensure use of correct legal terminologies and clarity in interpretation of documents. He or she shall represent the company in legal proceedings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive and pragmatic advice to the business on all legal and regulatory matters
• Provide legal representation to the company, take part in formulation and management of corporate strategies and initiatives for all legal aspects of the company
• Manage legal risk within the business by taking responsibility for providing legal advice on all legal matters
• Manage court cases and disputes affecting the company and its clients
• Supervise legal department junior staff
• Assist management in overseeing all legal matters, including managing external legal counsel and providing regulatory liaison
• Receive court summonses and determine whether liability attaches on the part of the company
• Appoint, supervise, and manage advocates in the company's panel to file defenses or sue on its behalf
• Appoint service providers for legal-related claims
• Formulate Service Level Agreements with lawyers in the panel and ensure provision of efficient services
• Participate in drawing and vetting of contracts, leases, and other legal instruments