Legal Officer,Jobs in Uganda, at Uganda National Roads Authority,Job adverts in Uganda,
Position The holder of this position will be responsible for assisting the Authority’s LegalCounsel in executing his duties.[iv) Key duties & responsibilities1. Provides legal advice as and when required on various matters arising out of the day to day operations of the Authority;2. Drafts contracts and other legal instruments to which the Authority is party to;3. Participates in resolving contractual disputes/litigation in Courts of Law as well as ADR/ Out of Court settlements;4. Assists in developing and implementation of the litigation strategy;5. Prepares legal briefs/opinions as and when required;6. Compiles and keeps proper custody of registers of all legal documents including Agreements, Bonds, Guarantees, signed contracts, insurances etc;7. Performs any other duties assigned by the Legal Counsel of the AuthorityAcademic and Professional Qualifications:The post holder must be a holder of a degree in Law (LLB) from arecognized University with a minimum of a Lower Second plus a PostGraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from The Law Development CenterA Masters degree in law (LLM) from a reputable UniversityA valid Practicing Certificate.Membership with both the Uganda Law Society and the East African Law· Must have practiced law in a common-law East African Country as an· Advocate or a lawyer in a busy Government Legal Department or Judicial· body for a minimum of 04 (four) years 02 (two) of which should be in handling litigation relating to land and contractual claims.· Practical experience in handling and adjudication of procurement matters· preferably in the field of Land Acquisition, Road Construction Works and related Services.· Practical experience in providing advisory role of a busy Organization or· Government office preferably in areas of contracts, Guarantees, Bonds and Insurance.· Practical experience in drafting, interpreting and litigating on Works and related Service contracts.· Good working knowledge of laws governing roads, Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets, Land, Arbitration, Financial Accountability and Ugandan law in generalFamiliarity with Government working MechanismsProven ability to interpret and apply relevant lawsGood working knowledge of the principals and practice relating to litigation and case managementA structured approach to dealing with complex and variable work environments in an independent mannerAbility to work under minimum supervision and deliver under tight deadlinesProven Integrity, Service ethics and CredibilityThe candidate should not be more than 35 years of age[vi] Position Grade Grade SG 4Appointments will be made on very attractive, negotiable monthly salary packages plus a range of benefits.(i) A capability statement detailing the applicant’s general qualifications, adequacy for the post and illustrated personal experience(ii) Copies of testimonials (the applicant must endorse on each copy of the submitted(iii) Detailed curriculum vitae duly signed by the applicant on each and every page and showing previous positions held;(v) Names of three referees; and(vi) Postal addresses and day time telephone contacts of applicant should be submitted to:The Secretary of the Board of DirectorsUganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)To reach the Secretary not later than 11th February 2015 at 17.00 hours. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Canvassing or lobbying by applicants or their representatives will lead to disqualification.
