Legal Officer at Uganda Baati Limited

Details:

We are looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Legal Officer at our Kampala Office. This position requires an individual who will provide advice on legal matters within the business legal environment that shall ensure the success of the organization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice, legal briefs and opinion to senior management of Uganda Baati Limited.
• Support UBL in Liaising with external lawyers to facilitate collection and preparation of information related to court matters.
• Ensures that the company`s commercial, contractual and other legal interests are adequately protected.
• Coordinate with HR and Senior Management Team in order to enforce the company’s procedures and policies legally.
• Drafting, reviewing and supporting legal and compliance policies that are in line with UBL’s mission and vision.
• Undertake responsibilities of the secretary to internal meetings as required.
• Undertake and coordinate enforcement actions in conjunction with relevant law enforcement organs of the government.
• Identify risks and propose alternative options to reduce the risks involved in prospective company transactions.
• Undertake other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should possess an Honor’s Degree in Law with a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Should be enrolled as an advocate with 2-3 years of relevant professional experience from a legal related institution in a busy environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Fluent in both spoken and written English.
• Proven integrity and confidentiality in handling public resources and in executing duties.
• A high level of interpersonal, management skills and ability to work with teams
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines