Governance and Legal Assistant at MiWay Insurance Limited

What will you do?

• To provide administrative and operational support to the Governance, Finance and Legal function, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, effective governance practices, and legal support.

What will make you successful in this role?

Governance Support

• Prepare, review and co ordinate Board and Committee packs.
• Maintain statutory registers and company records.
• Support implementation of governance frameworks, committees, and policies in line with Companies Act and King V principles.
• Provide governance support to internal departments, exco and manco to ensure compliance and best practices.

Legal Administration

• Draft and review legal documents, contracts and correspondence.
• Maintain and manage the legal document repository.
• Assist with legal matters for external legal counsel and internal stakeholders.

Administrative Duties

• Schedule meetings, set reminders, and coordinate logistics for governance activities across Miway.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other documentation as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Required Bcom Law or Bachelors of Law
• Admitted Attorney advantageous
• Qualification in Governance advantageous.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in legal, governance and company secretary environment.
• Knowledge of corporate governance principles and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Companies Act, King V).

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail, analytical and ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Powerpoint and document management systems.