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Job Title:    Senior Legal Officer

Organization: Uganda
Registration Services Bureau (URSB)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Head
Legal Advisory Services

About US:

The Uganda Registration
Services Bureau (URSB) is established as a Statutory Body under the Uganda
Registration Services Bureau Act Cap. 210. The Bureau is a key player in
Commercial, Civil and Intellectual Property Rights Registration that facilitate
private sector development and vital statistics for national planning.

Job Summary:  The Senior Legal Officer will provide legal
advice and guidance to Management and ensure sound legal standing URSB
operations including being represented in the Courts of Law

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Represent
the Bureau in Courts of law and handle any other litigation related matters
Review rules, regulations and procedures applicable to the Bureau, which may be
affected by new legislation, policy changes and developments in the
administration of justice. Ensure registration of legal documents with the
relevant authorities.

·       
Review
and or prepare contractual documents made with third parties and ensure that
URSB’s interests are taken care of

·       
Provide
legal advice to URSB and its clients on compliance with all legal requirements
pertaining to the Bureau’s operations

·       
Represent
the interests of the URSB in the Courts of Law, in all legal advice rendered to
the Bureau and wherever else as may be necessary.

·       
Perform
any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head Legal
Advisory Services and management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) Senior Legal Officer must hold an
Honors Degree in Law

·       
Post
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from a recognized institution

·       
A valid
practicing Certificate

·       
At least
three years of relevant work experience 1 of which must have been at
supervisory level

·       
in a
reputable public or private organization.

·       
Computer
literacy skills.

·       
Ability
to work under minimum supervision

How to Apply:

All candidates
should strictly fill this prescribed application form, Download
Here, and Email it to jobs@ursb.go.ug. The subject line should have the
position applied for and the form saved in applicant’s name. No academic
documents should be attached at this stage.

Deadline: 5^th October 2020

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