Senior Science Officer - Legal

1. Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized institution.
   
2. Masters or Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre, Uganda.
   
3. Enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda and a member in good standing of the Uganda Law Society.
   

Added advantage:

• A Master's degree in Law (LLM) or a related field, preferably with specialization in Intellectual Property Law, Environmental Law, Health Law, Technology and Innovation Law, International Law, Commercial/Contract Law, or Public Administration.
  

• Training or certification in contract management, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, corporate governance, legislative drafting, data protection, or public procurement law.
  

Work Experience

1. A minimum of six (6) years' relevant post-enrolment legal working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at Officer level or its equivalent in a reputable public or private sector organization.
   
2. Demonstrated experience in contract drafting and negotiation, legal advisory services, regulatory compliance, and management of litigation.
   
3. Experience advising a statutory body, regulatory agency, research institution, or public entity will be a distinct added advantage.
   
4. Practical exposure to legal issues arising in the science, technology and innovation domain — such as intellectual property, biosafety, research ethics and regulation, access and benefit sharing, data protection, or technology transfer — will be an added advantage.
   
5. Demonstrated experience in supervising and mentoring staff.