Fresher Legal Officer Career Jobs – Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

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Job Title:   Legal Officer (Fresher Jobs)   

Organisation: Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Legal Officer

 

About US:

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Cooperatives responsible for Standardization, Quality Assurance, Metrology (Measurement), and Laboratory Testing (SQMT) with the objectives of facilitating fair trade, promoting local industries and protecting consumers.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Senior Legal Officer, the successful candidate shall be required to perform the following duties;

  • Assist the Departments in reviewing existing policies and procedures in accordance with relevant laws
  • Conduct research, interpret laws and regulations and prepare legal opinion and briefs in respect to legal matters.
  • Defend and represent UNBS in legal proceedings such as litigation, mediation, arbitration, negotiations in line with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Prosecute Criminal offences created under the numerous Acts and legislations pertaining to UNBS
  • Assist in drafting contracts, M.O.Us and other legal documents;
  • Train and orient staff on laws and regulations relevant for UNBS’ operation.
  • Verify all legal documents before filing/safe custody including bid guarantees and performance bonds submission.
  • Translate and interpret contract and legal documents to UNBS staff
  • Maintain and update a database of the status of all court matters involving UNBS
  • Prepare memoranda and briefs with accurate information on all case files after each Court attendance.
  • Prepare and submit monthly, Quarterly, Semi-annual and annual reports in accordance with timelines given
  • Perform any other related duties as required by the Supervisor in relation to the approved work plan.


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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant for the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) Legal Officer job must hold an Honours Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University/Institution.
  • Two years of prior experience in Legal Practice
  • Membership of ULS with a valid Practicing Certificate Must be an advocate of the High Court
  • High level of integrity and professionalism, Knowledge of the legislative, strategic and operational framework of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards
  • Must be computer literate with skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet applications
  • The successful candidate must be presentable, a person of integrity, with good communication ability, a high level of professionalism and a team player.
  • Age: Between 25 and 35 years.

 

How to Apply:

All interested persons with the requirements are encouraged to apply as per the guidance below;

  • Please follow the link, Click Here
  • Use your email address for registration
  • Fill in all tabs as per the application as required
  • Attach your updated CV with mobile telephone numbers indicated, copies of academic qualifications, and national identity card under the tab for documents
  • Complete your application by clicking ‘submit application’
  • No hand delivered applications will be received

 

Please NOTE:

  • Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • UNBS does not request any payments at any stage of the recruitment and review process
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

 

Deadline: 16th June 2023

 

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