Head of Legal

Role Overview A leading insurance company is seeking an experienced legal professional to provide legal advice, manage legal risks and support its business activities. Key Responsibilities • Provide legal advice to management and business departments on insurance, corporate, commercial and employment matters. • Draft, review and negotiate contracts, agreements and other legal documents to protect the company’s interests. • Advise on applicable Kuwait laws and Insurance Regulatory Unit (IRU) requirements, working closely with Compliance and other relevant functions. • Monitor legal and regulatory developments, assess their impact and recommend changes to contracts, policies and procedures. • Manage litigation, disputes and settlements, including coordinating with external lawyers and monitoring case progress. • Support corporate governance matters, including reviewing board and shareholder documentation and company policies. • Identify legal risks associated with business initiatives, products and transactions, and recommend practical solutions. • Maintain accurate legal records and provide management with updates on significant matters. • Supervise and develop legal team members where applicable to the appointed level. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Law. • Local candidates with at least 10 years of legal experience. • Background in insurance, banking or telecommunications; insurance and IRU experience preferred. • Strong experience in contracts, litigation, governance and legal advisory work. • Ability to lead a legal function and advise senior stakeholders. • Strong Arabic and English legal drafting and communication skills.

Bachelor’s degree in Law. Local candidates with at least 10 years of legal experience. Background in insurance, banking or telecommunications; insurance and IRU experience preferred. Strong experience in contracts, litigation, governance and legal advisory work. Ability to lead a legal function and advise senior stakeholders. Strong Arabic and English legal drafting and communication skills.

Provide legal advice to management and business departments on insurance, corporate, commercial and employment matters. Draft, review and negotiate contracts, agreements and other legal documents to protect the company’s interests. Advise on applicable Kuwait laws and Insurance Regulatory Unit (IRU) requirements, working closely with Compliance and other relevant functions. Monitor legal and regulatory developments, assess their impact and recommend changes to contracts, policies and procedures. Manage litigation, disputes and settlements, including coordinating with external lawyers and monitoring case progress. Support corporate governance matters, including reviewing board and shareholder documentation and company policies. Identify legal risks associated with business initiatives, products and transactions, and recommend practical solutions. Maintain accurate legal records and provide management with updates on significant matters. Supervise and develop legal team members where applicable to the appointed level.