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• The incumbent will provide legal advice to
  the University Council, Management and other organs of the University in
  matters of drafting agreements, contracts, memoranda and other legal
  documents.
• Provide clear oral and written
  interpretation of laws and other statutory instruments relating to the
  University.
• Guide the University’s organs and
  officials in compliance with the set policies, regulations and guidelines
  governing staff and students of the University.
• Work closely with other organizations
  managing statutory contributions/ deductions for staff and the University
  such as NSSF, URA, among others.
• Prepare plans and budgets for the legal
  unit and coordinate its implementation.
• Carry out legal research and draft legal
  submissions and legal briefs to facilitate defence team in court
  proceedings.
• Supervise, mentor, coach, council and
  appraise subordinate staff of the legal unit.

• Prompt Legal documents prepared.
• Prompt legal advice given to staff,
  Management and Council.
• Legal opinion on policies, regulations and
  guidelines regarding Policies and Regulations
• Secretariat services provided
• Written laws and other statutory
  instruments relating the University interpreted
• Legal research conducted and legal
  submissions and legal briefs prepared and have staff of the legal unit
  supervised, monitored, coached, counseled and appraised

• The ideal candidate must hold a Master’s
  degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification from a recognized
  University/Institution.
• Possess an honors Bachelor’s degree in Law
  (LLB) from a recognized institution.
• Must have a Diploma in Legal Practice.
• The applicant should be an enrolled advocate
  of the High Court of Uganda with a valid practicing certificate.
• A minimum of six years’ experience as a
  practicing Lawyer/State Attorney, three of which should have been at the
  rank of Legal Officer or its equivalent in a reputable organization.
• Excellent communication, leadership and
  interpersonal skills.
• Highly proficient in using relevant
  computer packages.
• Impeccable level of integrity
• Age: Below 55 years 

• A detailed and an Up-to-date Curriculum
  Vitae.
• Recent and original copies of their
  passport size photographs attached to the application;
• Certified copies of academic transcripts,
  certificates, and professional qualifications.
• Copies of the National Identity Card or
  copies of relevant pages of the passport indicating the applicant’s date
  of birth.
• Names and addresses of three referees who
  should be advised to send reference letters direct to the Director Human
  Resources under confidential cover.

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