Job
Title: Legal Assistant
Title: Legal Assistant
Organisation: Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)
Reports to: Principal Legal Officer
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Principal Legal Officer
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About
UEDCL:
UEDCL:
Uganda Electricity
Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is a limited liability company
incorporated in Uganda under the Companies Act. UEDCL owns the 33KV and below
voltage Electricity distribution network and all the operational assets
associated with the business currently leased to Umeme Ltd. The company
monitors Umeme Ltd investment, Generates and distributes thermal power in the
districts of Moyo, Adjumani and Kalangala, Operation of the pole plant at
Lugogo and execution of some rural electrification schemes and projects on
behalf of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is a limited liability company
incorporated in Uganda under the Companies Act. UEDCL owns the 33KV and below
voltage Electricity distribution network and all the operational assets
associated with the business currently leased to Umeme Ltd. The company
monitors Umeme Ltd investment, Generates and distributes thermal power in the
districts of Moyo, Adjumani and Kalangala, Operation of the pole plant at
Lugogo and execution of some rural electrification schemes and projects on
behalf of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
Job
Summary: The Legal Assistant will offer legal services
to the company in accordance to the company rules and regulations.
Summary: The Legal Assistant will offer legal services
to the company in accordance to the company rules and regulations.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Offer
legal support to all the company’s operations. - Simplify
statutes, regulations and other legal documents pertaining to the
operations of the company. - Work
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. - Prepare
service agreements and ensure timely renewal where necessary. - Perform
any other duties that may be assigned by superiors.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
- The
legal assistant should possess a Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized
university and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - The
applicant should be an enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court with a
valid Practicing Certificate - The
job holder should possess at least three (3) years of legal practice and
experience in a Law Firm or reputable organization. - Knowledge
and a firm understanding of legal procedural matters. - Ability
to translate legal concepts into an easily understandable format and to
communicate them clearly.
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
literacy a requirement.
How
to apply:
All interested candidates should send an application letter, CV, copies of
academic / professional certificates and at least three professional references
in a sealed envelope to: The Head, Human Resources and Administration, Uganda
Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd, Plot 37, UEDCL TOWER, P.O. Box 7390, Kampala,
Uganda. For more details, visit our website: www.uedcl.co.ug
to apply:
All interested candidates should send an application letter, CV, copies of
academic / professional certificates and at least three professional references
in a sealed envelope to: The Head, Human Resources and Administration, Uganda
Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd, Plot 37, UEDCL TOWER, P.O. Box 7390, Kampala,
Uganda. For more details, visit our website: www.uedcl.co.ug
Deadline:
19th July 2013
19th July 2013
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