Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, September 03, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Legal Officer

Job Purpose
To provide legal services to the company in accordance with the governing laws, company rules and regulations.

Key Performance Areas:
• Represent the company in Civil and Criminal Courts of Law.
• Coordinate the Police investigators and advise on all aspects of investigations;
• Handle legal matters pertaining to and arising from the Service Territories;
• Provide support in all legal matters affecting the Company’s Operations;
• Liaise with and ensure the timely conclusion of all matters including those handled by external lawyers, and any other service providers to the Legal Department;
• To prepare service agreements and ensure timely renewal where necessary;
• Prepare legal documents, briefs and reports for management on the activities of the company and to advise UEDCL on laws applicable to its businesses;
• To prepare Monthly and annual reports on sectional activities in accordance with UEDCL Policies and procedures;

Qualifications and Experience:
• A Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized university and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
• Must be enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court with a valid Practicing Certificate.
• Must possess a minimum of 3 (three) years of post-enrolment legal practice and experience in a Law Firm or reputable organization.
• Must have knowledge and experience of both Civil and Criminal litigation, including investigation.
• Ability to translate legal concepts into an easily understandable format and to communicate them clearly.
• Must have a valid driving permit


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Only Applications received online will be considered. To apply; upload your CV (Clearly indicating 3 referees with contacts), Cover letter and all copies of Academic and other support documents. Put the Job title on the subject Line.
Address your application to: The Head Human Resource & Administration, UEDCL Tower, Plot 37 Nakasero Road, Kampala.
NB: Each document that is to be uploaded should not exceed file size of 1MB.

Closing Date: All applications MUST be submitted by, 5:00PM, Friday 16th September 2022. Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted for guidance on the next step.

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