Legal Officer job at Utel

Job Details/Purpose:
To provide overall legal expertise and support on legal issues relating to the organization's functions, structures, and activities. The role involves supporting management on the legal and regulatory framework and monitoring compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.

Roles/Responsibilities:

1. Provide legal advice and guidance on all company operations.
2. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
3. Represent the company in legal proceedings and liaise with external counsel and government agencies.
4. Conduct legal research and prepare opinions and reports for management.
5. Monitor compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and coordinate the complaint management process.
6. Support the company in land transactions, licensing, and certification processes.
7. Participate in developing and implementing legal policies and procedures.
8. Provide legal support to all departments and assist in the board secretarial function.

   Qualifications:

   1. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution.
   2. Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre or an equivalent Commonwealth Bar course.
   3. Must be an advocate of the High Court of Uganda with a valid practicing certificate.
   4. Minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experience in a reputable organization or law firm.
   5. Proven experience in corporate/commercial law, contract management, and litigation.

   Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

   1. Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
   2. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
   3. High integrity, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
   4. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
   5. Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

• Provide legal advice and guidance on all company operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings and liaise with external counsel and government agencies.
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions and reports for management.
• Monitor compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and coordinate the complaint management process.
• Support the company in land transactions, licensing, and certification processes.
• Participate in developing and implementing legal policies and procedures.
• Provide legal support to all departments and assist in the board secretarial function.

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre or an equivalent Commonwealth Bar course.
• Must be an advocate of the High Court of Uganda with a valid practicing certificate.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experience in a reputable organization or law firm.
• Proven experience in corporate/commercial law, contract management, and litigation.