Closing: Apr 16, 2024
This position has expiredPublished: Mar 22, 2024 (2 months ago)
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Requirements
a) A Master’s degree in law in a relevant discipline such as Petroleum, Project Financing,
Corporate Law, or other relevant master’s degree
b) A Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Law (LLB)
c) A Diploma in legal practice
d) At least 8 (eight) years of relevant experience, at least four (4) of which attained at a
managerial/supervisory level in a busy corporate entity of high repute
e) A valid practicing certificate for the year 2024
f) Experience in negotiations and contract management
g) Experience in monitoring and compliance management is essential
h) Experience in litigation is an added advantage
Skills & Competencies
a) Excellent analytical, researching skills.
b) Excellent judgment and ability to anticipate legal issues or risks.
c) High level of integrity, proven track record of outstanding performance, and ability to
work under pressure as part of a team.
d) Strong managerial skills
e) Strong interpersonal skills particularly to management/staff relations
f) Excellent oral and written communication skills
g) Knowledge of Commercial law
h) Contracting/Legal Drafting /Documentation skills
i) Stakeholder Management skills
j) Leading Teams (including Team Development)
k) Stakeholder Management skills
l) Leading Teams (including Team Development)
Responsibilities
Requirements
a) A Master’s degree in law in a relevant discipline such as Petroleum, Project Financing,
Corporate Law, or other relevant master’s degree
b) A Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Law (LLB)
c) A Diploma in legal practice
d) At least 8 (eight) years of relevant experience, at least four (4) of which attained at a
managerial/supervisory level in a busy corporate entity of high repute
e) A valid practicing certificate for the year 2024
f) Experience in negotiations and contract management
g) Experience in monitoring and compliance management is essential
h) Experience in litigation is an added advantage
Skills & Competencies
a) Excellent analytical, researching skills.
b) Excellent judgment and ability to anticipate legal issues or risks.
c) High level of integrity, proven track record of outstanding performance, and ability to
work under pressure as part of a team.
d) Strong managerial skills
e) Strong interpersonal skills particularly to management/staff relations
f) Excellent oral and written communication skills
g) Knowledge of Commercial law
h) Contracting/Legal Drafting /Documentation skills
i) Stakeholder Management skills
j) Leading Teams (including Team Development)
k) Stakeholder Management skills
l) Leading Teams (including Team Development)
1. Define negotiation strategies and actively participate in the review, negotiation
and/or drafting of the agreements applicable to the operations of UNOC’s Shared
Services Functions.
2. Participate in the drafting of routine communications and contracts with third
parties as may be required.
3. Ensure that executed agreements are effectively managed and implemented.
4. Ensure that legal, contractual, and regulatory risks associated with varied
operational activities are appropriately considered and mitigation measures are put
in place to ensure compliance.
5. Implement existing or put in place relevant tools to monitor compliance with the
applicable legal, regulatory, contractual regime, acceptable International best
practices and internal policies for various transactions.
6. Interpret, provide advice and guidance on legal, regulatory, and contractual matters
related to Shared Services Functions.
7. Support the monitoring of legal, contractual, and regulatory developments within
Uganda and globally that may impact the legal, regulatory and contractual landscape
applicable to the Shared Services Functions and ensure these are effectively
communicated.
8. Manage staff in the Unit Supervise, appraise, develop, and mentor staff under your
line management.
9. Any other duties as may be assigned
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