Makerere University

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Senior Legal Officer

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Description
Required Qualifications
  1. An Honor’s Bachelor of Laws Degree;
  2. A Diploma in Legal Practice (LDC);
  3. Enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda with a valid practicing certificate;
  4. A Master of Laws Degree from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
  5. Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience at the rank of Legal Officer in a Law firm or legal unit of a reputable organization in the areas of intellectual property and criminal law.
Responsibilities
  • Supervise junior legal officers and other staff providing legal support work;

  • Participate in planning, organizing and preparing the work programme;

  • Represent the university in all legal matters;

  • Participate in the management of the activities within the Department by providing technical guidance;

  • Prepare and /or review legal opinions;

  • Participate in the review of legal/court documents for completeness and accuracy;

  • Participate in court case preparation work and prepare draft pleadings for filing;

  • Conduct research and analyse legal matters pertinent to the university;

  • Participate in the review of existing rules and regulations;

  • Perform any other related duties assigned by the supervisor.


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