Oil & Gas Jobs – Senior Legal Officer (Contracts, HSE) at Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)

Organization: Petroleum
Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Manager Legal
Advisory and Litigation
About US:
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is a statutory body established
under Section 9 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act
2013, and in line with the National Oil and Gas Policy for Uganda which was
approved in 2008. The PAU’s mandate is to monitor and regulate the exploration,
development and production, together with the refining, gas conversion,
transportation and storage of petroleum in Uganda. This includes ensuring that
petroleum operations in Uganda are carried out in accordance with the relevant
laws, regulations, guidelines, statutes and in line with international best
practice for the petroleum industry.
Job Summary: The Senior
Legal Officer (Contracts, HSE) will be charged with managing all the
contractual, HSE aspects relating to midstream and upstream agreements and will
report to the Manager Legal Advisory and Litigation. The incumbent will provide
legal advice and guidance to support the work of PAU and ensure sound legal
standing of its operations. He will also support the function of executing
drafting the agreements for PAU and ensuring compliance of the agreements with
PPDA laws and guidelines.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • Supports the Manager Legal Advisory and
    Board Affairs on all legal matters of the Authority
  • The incumbent drafts, reviews and
    negotiates contracts and/or agreements on behalf of PAU
  • Offer legal advice on procurement
    processes for PAU agreements and also on procurements issues arising out
    of PAUs regulatory functions.
  • Manage the contract life cycle from
    drafting through completion of negotiation process and/or contract
    execution.
  • Offer timely legal advice on matters
    arising out of the production sharing agreements, Joint operating
    agreements, refinery agreements, pipeline agreements
  • Guides senior management and the Board of
    Directors on contractual risks and other contractual aspects.
  • Conducts research and advises management
    on possible improvements to model contractual documents used in
    international petroleum transactions.
  • Provide advice on Health, safety and
    environmental legal issues in Upstream and Midstream petroleum operations.
  • Keenly monitors the implementation of
    contracts in the midstream part of the value chain and provides periodical
    updates to management on the implementation of those contracts.



  • Coordinate the preparation, documentation,
    review and submission of periodic progress reports to relevant internal
    and external stakeholders
  • Plan and budget for resource requirements
    in the business Unit and monitor the usage to ensure efficiency
  • Develop and monitor a Business Unit Work
    plan and develop performance agreements with all the staff under
    supervision
  • Monitor staff performance and provide
    guidance and periodic feedback for performance improvement
  • The incumbent will also assess the
    training and development needs of staff under supervision and recommend
    appropriate interventions
  • Provide coaching and mentoring support to
    staff under jurisdiction
  • Initiate and implement activities/programs
    intended to create and harness teamwork in the business Unit
  • Implement any other staff related programs
    as introduced and approved in the organization
  • Create and maintain a working atmosphere
    that fosters creativity and innovation in the team
  • Performs any other duties as may be
    assigned from time to time by the Manager Legal Advisory and Board
    Affairs.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  
  • The ideal candidate for the Petroleum
    Authority of Uganda (PAU) Senior Legal Officer (Contracts, HSE) job
    opportunity must possess a Bachelor of Laws Degree (Hons) from a
    recognised University.
  • Possession of a Postgraduate diploma in
    legal practice.
  • The applicant must also be enrolled as an
    advocate.
  • Applicants with a Master’s Degree in
    Petroleum Law, policy or Management, Commercial Law or Health & Environmental
    Law will be preferred.
  • A minimum of five years’ experience in a
    similar or relevant reputable organization or Law firm
  • Previous exposure and experience in
    working in a leadership role in a similar organisation



  • Previous experience in liaising with
    multi-level stakeholders
  • Additional qualifications in the oil and
    gas sector, Procurement, commercial transactions, health, environment,
    negotiation from internationally recognised institutions
  • Internationally recognised professional
    qualifications or membership of nationally and internationally recognised
    professional bodies.
  • Extensive knowledge of legal and
    regulatory provisions of the Ugandan law and international law pertaining
    to the oil and gas industry
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
    skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a
    team.
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation and
    coordination skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal
    skills.
  • Excellent track record in a management
    position.
  • Good IT literacy and computer skills
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate
    co-workers
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to
apply online by clicking on the link below.
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Deadline: Friday 8th September
2017 by 11:59 pm.

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