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• Assists the Director Legal and Corporate Affairs on all legal
  matters of the Authority
• Initiates legal proceedings on behalf of PAU and represents the
  Authority in the Courts of law/tribunals and arbitral proceedings
• Prepares pleadings and other court documents and manages all court
  processes on behalf of the Authority.
• Liaises and manages relations with external counsel to enforce
  compliance and follow up on judicial processes instituted by or against
  the Authority.
• Responsible for keeping track of and informing management about all
  Oil and Gas Related cases filed against the licensees/Contractors/Attorney
  General even where the Authority is not a party to the said cases.
• Provides legal advisory services to the authority
• Identifies legal risk and advises the authority on how to manage
• Prepares quarterly analytical reports to management pertaining to
  all cases affecting the Authority and international litigations that have
  impact on the Oil and gas sector in Uganda.
• Coordinates the preparation, documentation, review and submission of
  periodic progress reports to relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Plans and budgets for resource requirements in the business Unit and
  monitors the usage to ensure efficiency
• Manages performance of both the business unit and the staff under
  jurisdiction and implements initiatives that foster staff capacity
  building and career development
• Implements succession planning and any other staff related programs
  as introduced and approved in the organization.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

• The applicant for the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) Manager
  Legal Advisory & Litigation job placement must hold a Master’s Degree
  in Petroleum Law, Petroleum policy or Petroleum management.
• A Bachelor of Laws Degree (Hons) from a recognized University /
  institution.
• A Postgraduate diploma in legal practice from LDC.
• Must be enrolled as an advocate for at least 5 years.
• Seven years of experience in legal practice, 5 of which should have
  been served at middle management level in a reputable organization
• Demonstrated experience in liaising with multi-stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in litigation/arbitrations.
• Other qualifications in the oil and gas sector or related field from
  internationally recognized institutions are desired
• Internationally recognized professional qualifications or membership
  of nationally and internationally recognized professional bodies.
• A good 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, court advocacy, negotiation and coordination
  skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good track record in a management           position
  with integrity.
• Good IT literacy and computer skills
• Ability to lead and motivate co-workers
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

• ONLY online applications will be considered.
• Applicants are required to scan and attach CERTIFIED copies of the
  required academic documents only e.g. Degree, Transcript, Diploma, A-level
  and O-level certificates and PLE results slip.
• Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and
  background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment
  into the Authority.
• Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
• All appointments shall be subject to a probationary period of not
  more than six months and subsequent confirmation in service will be based
  on satisfactory performance of the individual.

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