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| Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) |
Senior Legal Officer job Post
Location: Jobs in Uganda 2023 - 2024
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
UGX
No. of vacancies: 01
Deadline: 13 October 2023
Hiring Organization: Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)
Job Details:
Purpose of the Position
To provide legal services to the company in accordance with the governing laws, company rules and regulations.
Key Result Areas
• To represent the company in courts of law and handle the litigation portfolio.
• Manage all legal matters pertaining to and arising from the UEDCL electricity service territories.
• To provide support to all legal matters affecting the company’s operations.
• To liaise with and ensure the timely conclusion of all matters including those handled by external lawyers, insurance companies, insurance brokers and any other service providers to the Legal Department.
• To simplify statutes, regulations and other legal documents pertaining to the operations of the company.
• Prepare legal briefs and reports for management on the activities of the company and to advise UEDCL on laws applicable to its business
• Prepare monthly and annual reports on sectional activities in accordance with UEDCL policies and procedures.
• To perform any other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• 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 7 (Seven) years of court practice and experience in a Law Firm (must have handled both Civil and Criminal Matters) or reputable organization and willing to travel upcountry whenever required.
• Must Have Supervisory experience.
• Must have knowledge and a firm understanding of legal procedural matters.
• Ability to translate legal concepts into an easily understandable format and to communicate them clearly.
• Must possess the maturity, self-confidence and interpersonal skills to work closely with staff at all levels.
• Excellent planning, organization and presentation skills.
• A high degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Flexible attitude and attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Computer literate
• Have a valid driving permit.
Application procedure
For application for this Job, please visit our website at – https://www.uedcl.co.ug/job-openings/. 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 and 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 October 13, 2023. Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted for guidance on the next step.
Date Posted: 2023-10-01
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