Senior Legal Officer job at Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)

Vacancy title:
Senior Legal Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Public Administration, and Government , Category: Legal ]

Jobs at:

Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 13 2023 

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Kampala, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 02 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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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.


Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job 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.


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Job Info
Job Category: Legal jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 13 October 2023
Duty Station: Kampala
Posted: 02-10-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 02-10-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 02-10-2067
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