Vacancy title:
Legal Officer
Jobs at:
Nation Media GroupDeadline of this Job:
Tuesday, December 17 2024
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 03 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
To provide comprehensive legal advisory services to Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda, ensuring compliance with the applicable regulatory framework, protecting the company’s interests, and contributing to the achievement of its business and strategic goals.
Main Responsibilities
1. Provide legal representation and support to NMG Uganda in its transactions and business processes.
2. Oversee the full digitization of the Legal department’s contract management system.
3. Implement the Legal department’s digital initiatives and processes.
4. Develop and implement a proactive legal diagnostic framework.
5. Continuously monitor the regulatory framework and company policies to ensure adherence.
6. Build internal legal capacity through company-wide training programs to mitigate legal risks.
7. Actively participate in reviewing and updating all company policies and originating new ones.
8. Ensure sufficient insurance policies to mitigate risks and manage claims effectively.
9. Ensure the company’s intellectual property is up to date and properly registered.
10. Liaise with external legal professionals, auditors, and other consultants on various matters.
11. Maintain the company’s compliance risk register.
12. Support administrative functions and processes of the company.
Qualifications and Experience
• Education:
o Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution.
o Postgraduate diploma in legal practice.
o Certificate of enrollment as an advocate of the High Court of Uganda.
o Valid practicing certificate.
• Experience:
o At least 5 years of post-enrollment experience as an advocate in legal practice or in-house legal counsel.
Core Competencies
• Behavioral Competencies:
o Integrity and transparency.
o Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
o Ability and willingness to keep learning.
o Attention to detail and excellence.
o Teamwork and interpersonal skills.
o Innovativeness.
o Self-driven and results-oriented.
• Technical Competencies:
o Deep understanding of the media industry regulatory framework.
o Ability to conduct comprehensive legal research for business and strategic decision-making.
o Skills in devising legal solutions for complex situations.
o Proficiency in drafting various types of legal documents.
o Experience in case management, litigation, and court processes.
o Ability to develop and review legal processes and policies.
o Strong influence and negotiation skills.
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months:
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
If you believe you are the ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV, and academic documents as a single PDF document by 7th December 2024.
Submit to:
HR Manager-NMGU, Monitor Publications Limited
Online: Click here to Apply
Note:
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Nation Media Group is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages diversity and gender equality.
Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification.
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