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Legal Officer

Closing: May 1, 2024

11 days remaining

Published: Apr 19, 2024 (1 day ago)

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The Legal Officer will be responsible for providing legal advice and support on corporate and commercial matters to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safeguard the interests of Vivo Energy Uganda.


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university; a Master's degree in Law (LLM) would be an advantage.
  • A Postgraduate diploma in legal practice from the Law Development Centre (LDC) or its equivalent.
  • Must be an advocate of the High Court of Judicature and a member of Uganda Law Society (ULS).
  • Minimum of 4 years’ work experience in a corporate legal role, preferably within the energy or related industry.
  • Strong understanding of commercial law, contract law, and regulatory frameworks in Uganda.
  • Experience in managing claims, disputes, and litigation is desirable.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential information.


Responsibilities
The Legal Officer will be responsible for providing legal advice and support on corporate and commercial matters to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safeguard the interests of Vivo Energy Uganda.


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university; a Master's degree in Law (LLM) would be an advantage.
  • A Postgraduate diploma in legal practice from the Law Development Centre (LDC) or its equivalent.
  • Must be an advocate of the High Court of Judicature and a member of Uganda Law Society (ULS).
  • Minimum of 4 years’ work experience in a corporate legal role, preferably within the energy or related industry.
  • Strong understanding of commercial law, contract law, and regulatory frameworks in Uganda.
  • Experience in managing claims, disputes, and litigation is desirable.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential information.


  • Provide corporate secretarial services to the companies within Vivo Energy Uganda's business portfolio, including maintaining statutory books, filings, and compliance with corporate governance requirements.
  • Manage claims, dispute resolution, and litigation matters on behalf of the company, including liaising with external legal counsel as needed.
  • Handle routine and dynamic business matters, including contract management, real property management (including ground rent and property rates management), conveyancing, trademark management, collateral management, and trade debt recovery.
  • Offer legal support and advice to the staff retirement benefits scheme, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Implement and maintain a responsive records management system to ensure efficient and compliant record-keeping and retrieval of legal documents.
  • Conduct legal research and analysis on matters affecting the company's operations, providing timely advice and recommendations to management.
  • Assist in reviewing and drafting legal documents, agreements, policies, and procedures.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders across different departments to provide legal guidance and support on various business initiatives.
  • Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations relevant to the company's operations and proactively advise management on potential impacts and compliance requirements.
  • Assist in training and educating employees on legal matters relevant to their roles.


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