Legal Counsel Job Vacancies – Uganda Free Zones Authority (UFZA)

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Job Title:    Legal Counsel (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Uganda
Free Zones Authority (UFZA)

Duty Station: 
Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager
(Legal Affairs)

 

About US:

Uganda Free Zones
Authority (UFZA) is a Statutory Body established by the Free Zones Act, 2014,
for the purpose of creating opportunities for export-oriented investment and
job creation. The Authority is positioning itself to establish industrial
infrastructure, attract developers and Operators and provide innovative
Investor Support Services in Free Zones, Export processing Zones and Free
Ports.

 

Job Summary:  The Legal Counsel is responsible for handling
legal and regulatory matters of the Authority

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Monitor changes in the legal system, review new and proposed laws
    and their impact on the Authority and advise accordingly.
  • Review the Authority’s policies, procedures and manuals for
    compliance with National and Regional legal and regulatory frameworks and
    make appropriate recommendations
  • Provide Support in organising and facilitating Board Meetings
  • Draft and review contractual documents as assigned
  • Represent the Authority in Court in legal matters including drafting
    and review of court pleadings, preparation of witnesses, and other
    obligations that may arise from time to time to protect the Authority’s
    interests
  • Carry out legal research and provide well-reasoned opinions to the
    Authority
  • Prepare Legal and Regulatory reports for the Manager (Legal &
    Compliance) highlighting areas of noncompliance and mitigating actions
  • Prepare legal briefs as requested
  • Draft Court pleadings relevant to the cases and ensure that they are
    filed.
  • Conduct legal due diligence on transactions the Authority intends to
    enter into
  • Liaise with external Legal Counsel on various legal matters
    affecting the Authority.
  • Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

 


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal candidate must hold an honours Bachelor’s degree in Law
    from a recognised and reputable University
  • A Post graduate diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development
    Centre
  • Valid practicing certificate with evidence of practice for at least
    two years
  • Any relevant professional qualification is an added advantage
  • A minimum of three (3) years of post-enrolment experience in Legal
    Practice and Regulatory compliance in a busy law firm, a large
    Corporation, Organisation or Government Department/ Agency
  • Excellent Communication skills
  • Excellent Planning and prioritisation skills
  • Must have a high level of professional and personal integrity
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Age Range: 28 – 35 Years

 

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should send applications accompanied by a
comprehensive CV with 3 referees, copies of transcripts and certificates as
well as other relevant academic and professional credentials including daytime
contact addressed to;

 

The Director General

Attn: Head Projects
and Consultancy Department

Uganda Management
Institute

Plot No. 44/52 Jinja
Road, Kampala

P.O. Box 20131
Kampala, Uganda

 

Submit hard-copies
to the address above or soft copies to consultancies@umi.ac.ug or

umijobs2019@gmail.com

 

Deadline: Monday, 5th April 2021 by 3:00pm

 

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