To represent Uganda Registration Services Bureau in courts of law and provide accurate and strategic legal advice to ensure sound legal standing for the Bureau.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Represent the Bureau in Courts of law and handle any other litigation-related matters.
Provide legal advice to the Bureau and its clients on compliance with relevant laws and legal requirements pertaining to the Bureau’s mandate and operations.
Review laws, rules, regulations and policies applicable to the Bureau, which may be affected by new legislation, policy changes and developments in the administration of justice and advise management accordingly.
Review and/or prepare contractual documents with third parties and ensure that the Bureau’s interests are taken care of.
Develop and implement legal department strategies, budgets and work plans for the department.
Identify potential legal risks and advise management on mitigation strategies.
Prepare periodic reports for submission to Management and the Board on implementation of planned activities.
Identify, manage legal related stakeholders and represent the Bureau in national, regional and international engagements as and when assigned.
Organize department meetings, take and distribute minutes and follow up on agreed action points.
Conduct legal research pertaining to legal matters within the Bureau and those affecting the Bureau’s operations.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisors and Management.
Qualifications, Experience and Values
Bachelor of Laws (Honors) from a recognized institution is a MUST.
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from a recognized institution is a MUST.
Possession of a valid Practicing certificate is a MUST.
At least five (5) years of executing litigation and advisory functions in a reputable public or private organization.
Deep knowledge and understanding of relevant laws.
Excellent leadership skills, ability to work under minimum supervision and supervise legal teams.
Excellent computer literacy skills.
Ethics and Integrity
Good communication and writing skills
Represent the Bureau in Courts of law and handle any other litigation-related matters. Provide legal advice to the Bureau and its clients on compliance with relevant laws and legal requirements pertaining to the Bureau’s mandate and operations. Review laws, rules, regulations and policies applicable to the Bureau, which may be affected by new legislation, policy changes and developments in the administration of justice and advise management accordingly. Review and/or prepare contractual documents with third parties and ensure that the Bureau’s interests are taken care of. Develop and implement legal department strategies, budgets and work plans for the department. Identify potential legal risks and advise management on mitigation strategies. Prepare periodic reports for submission to Management and the Board on implementation of planned activities. Identify, manage legal related stakeholders and represent the Bureau in national, regional and international engagements as and when assigned. Organize department meetings, take and distribute minutes and follow up on agreed action points. Conduct legal research pertaining to legal matters within the Bureau and those affecting the Bureau’s operations. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisors and Management.
Bachelor of Laws (Honors) from a recognized institution is a MUST. Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from a recognized institution is a MUST. Possession of a valid Practicing certificate is a MUST. At least five (5) years of executing litigation and advisory functions in a reputable public or private organization. Deep knowledge and understanding of relevant laws. Excellent leadership skills, ability to work under minimum supervision and supervise legal teams. Excellent computer literacy skills. Ethics and Integrity Good communication and writing skills
