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Uganda National Oil Company

CLOSED

Legal Officer

Kampala, Uganda

Uganda National Oil Company

CLOSED

Legal Manager, General Advisory

Kampala, Uganda

Standard Bank Group

CLOSED

Officer, Governance & Regulatory Affairs

Kampala, Uganda

GiveDirectly, Inc

CLOSED

Senior Manager, Risk And Compliance

Kampala, Uganda

Standard Bank Group

CLOSED

Investigator

Kampala, Uganda

SOS Children's Villages

CLOSED

National Ombuds

Kampala, Uganda

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USAID Uganda

CLOSED

Legal Advisor

Kampala, Uganda

CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS

Legal Officer

Closing: Apr 16, 2024

This position has expired

Published: Mar 22, 2024 (2 months ago)

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Requirements


i) A Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in law (LLB)

ii) A Diploma in legal practice.

iii) The candidate must have four (4) years’ experience in a busy corporate entity of high

repute.


iv) A valid practicing certificate for the year 2024

v) Demonstrated experience in dealing with contracts and compliance aspects.

Skills & Competencies

a) The candidate must have excellent analytical and research skills.

b) Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

c) A proven high level of integrity and ability to work under pressure.

d) Commercial Acumen

e) Knowledge of commercial law

f) Contracting/Legal Drafting /Documentation

g) Contract Risk Management

h) Regulatory Compliance Management

i) Litigation

j) Negotiation & Influencing

k) Stakeholder Management


Responsibilities

Requirements


i) A Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in law (LLB)

ii) A Diploma in legal practice.

iii) The candidate must have four (4) years’ experience in a busy corporate entity of high

repute.


iv) A valid practicing certificate for the year 2024

v) Demonstrated experience in dealing with contracts and compliance aspects.

Skills & Competencies

a) The candidate must have excellent analytical and research skills.

b) Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

c) A proven high level of integrity and ability to work under pressure.

d) Commercial Acumen

e) Knowledge of commercial law

f) Contracting/Legal Drafting /Documentation

g) Contract Risk Management

h) Regulatory Compliance Management

i) Litigation

j) Negotiation & Influencing

k) Stakeholder Management


1. Participate in preparing and drafting different contracts and other related

documents.

2. Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all

contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes,

status reports and other documents for all projects.

3. Provide guidance on contract matters to Project Managers or other operational staff,

including training to new Project Managers and other employees in contracting

practices and procedures.

4. Assist in implementing procedures for contract management and administration in

compliance with company policies.

5. Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide

contract visibility, awareness, and interpretation to support implementation.

6. Monitor transaction compliance (milestones, deliverables, invoicing etc.) and file all

necessary documentation for compliance of the company.

7. Track and ensure contract close-out, extension, or renewal or contracts as may be

assigned.

8. Conduct legal analysis and research on various company legal matters.

9. Provide advice on different legal issues and assist in drafting legal opinions,

memoranda, and other briefing documents.

10. Develop and implement legal compliance registers and closely monitor to ensure

that the register is routinely updated.

11. Any other duties as may be assigned.


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