Senior Legal Officer (Advisory) Careers – Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB)

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Job Title:   Senior Legal Officer (Advisory)   

Organisation: 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.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Render strategic and accurate legal advice to Management in all cases to mitigate legal, financial and reputational risks to the Bureau.
  • Review laws, rules, regulations and policies applicable to the Bureau, which may be affected by new legislation, policy changes and developments in the administration of justice.
  • Represent the Bureau in Courts of law and handle any other litigation related matters.
  • Advise URSB on its roles, responsibilities and legal implication of trends and issues related to its operations.
  • Review and or prepare contractual documents made with third parties and ensure that URSB interests are taken care of and the Bureau is not exposed to any risks.
  • Provide strategic legal advice to URSB and its clients on compliance with all legal requirements pertaining to the Bureau’s operations and mandate.
  • Organize Unit meetings, take and distribute minutes to members, follow up on agreed action points and keep proper record of the same.
  • Attend meetings and stakeholder engagements as delegated by the Head Legal Advisory Services.
  • Supervising, appraising, guiding and mentoring Unit staff.
  • Prepare periodic performance reports and any other adhoc reports as may be requested by management.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head Legal Advisory Services and management.

 

Key Outputs

  • To provide legal advisory services to the Staff and Management of Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) and ensure quality advice and sound legal standing for the Bureau.




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Bachelor of laws (Honors) from a recognized institution is a MUST.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from a recognized institution is a MUST.
  • At least four (4) years of relevant work experience executing litigation and legal advisory functions in a reputable public or private organization.
  • Must be a member of relevant professional bodies.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the relevant laws combined with communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent computer literacy skills.
  • Ability to work under minimum supervision.

 

How to Apply:

ALL applicants must use ONLY the filled Application form, Download Here and email it to jobs@ursb.go.ug

 

NB: CVs and academic documents are not required at this stage.

 

Deadline: 29th July 2022

 

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