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• Provide strategic advice in the development
  of strategies, policies and systems for successful management of pertinent
  legal issues within the parameters of UCDA’s operational framework
• Prepare legal opinions for the attention of
  the Board Secretary and provide advice on all legal matters.
• The incumbent will attend negotiation
  sessions, grievance hearings, administrative hearings, arbitration or
  appeals where required.
• Provide representation at various courts and
  tribunals in matters such as grievance hearings, administrative hearings,
  mediations, arbitration or appeals.
• Manage the provision of legal services by
  contracted external providers to ensure effective and efficient service
  delivery.
• Develop, implement and evaluate the
  effectiveness of legal compliance frame works, lead and coordinate
  strategic contractual, legal and legislative review processes within the
  Authority.
• The incumbent will support the Managing
  Director, Board and Heads of Directorates / Departments in their business
  dealings with both internal and external parties through providing
  strategic advice on effective negotiation and communication processes,
  legal rights and obligations.
• Ensure that the UCDA’s rights and
  responsibilities under contracts and other legal processes are met.
• Facilitate research into new emerging legal
  issues pertaining to the coffee industry and bring them to Management’s
  attention for ratification or decision making.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by
  Management from time to time.

• The ideal candidate for the Legal Manager career
  opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law and a post graduate
  Diploma in Legal Practice,
• Enrolled as an advocate entitled to practice
  Law in Uganda,
• Hold a valid practicing certificate,
• At least five years’ work experience, with three
  years at a management or supervisory level in a reputable organization or
  government institution,
• Proven track record of providing accurate and
  effective legal counsel.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills;
• Excellent relationship management and
  communication skills necessary for interaction with the Government of
  Uganda, the Judicial system and negotiating parties;
• Broad working knowledge of, and experience
  with, laws dealing with government and/or commercial contract
  administration, particularly contract negotiation, preparation and
  administration,
• Ability to provide independent advice (orally
  and in writing) to senior level Management,
• Demonstrate success in managing and
  conducting a variety of litigation matters,
• Excellent planning and organization skills.

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