Senior Legal Officer – Litigation Jobs – Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL)

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Job Title:   Senior Legal Officer – Litigation  

Organisation: Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager Litigation

Job code: UETCL/005

 

About US:

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company limited (UETCL) is responsible for bulk purchase of electricity from the generating companies and selling it in bulk to the distribution companies throughout Uganda. UETCL is also responsible for exports and imports of electricity to Uganda. Our vision is: “To Become a leading strategic business partner in the transmission and Single Buyer Business and to support sustainable energy development in Uganda.”

 

Job Summary:  The Senior Legal Officer – Litigation will provide legal advice and manage the litigation unit for the safeguarding of UETCL interests.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Review court pleadings and advise the company on the likelihood of success or failure in prosecuting/defending the matter. Attend Court mediation process for amicable settlement of cases.
  • Follow up on the progression of cases before the court and advise the company on the course of action.
  • Prepare legal briefs to external counsel, obtain all relevant documentation in support of court cases by and against UETCL
  • Provide legal advisory which involves preparation of legal opinions on different matters within the company and preparation of land acquisition agreements following the Public Procurement and Disposal law.
  • Negotiate settlement of all claims arising from breach of torts or contracts, viz. Common Law Actions by UETCL employees, public liability claims against UETCL, UETCL claims against other parties; claims arising from trespass, defamation, slander, nuisances, sale of goods, etc.
  • Provide legal advice concerning the day-to-day contract negotiations, drafting, and document preparation & advice in respect of all procurements of goods, services, works, and consultancies in UETCL.
  • Sensitize staff on legal issues and contract management to minimize litigation.
  • Advise management on the legal issues to ensure compliance with the attendant laws.
  • Support the litigation process of the company by liaising with external counsel to defend matters under litigation and ensuring proper and effective resolution of suits by or against the company.
  • Manage resolution of insurance claims.
  • Develop the company’s annual risk assessment matrix.
  • Arrange and prepare witnesses within the company to attend court.


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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a bachelors’ degree with honours in Law from a recognized institution.
  • Must have a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal practice.
  • Must have a valid practicing certificate.
  • Six years of professional experience as a practicing advocate specifically in commercial and land transactions with at least 3 years in drafting contracts and negotiations.
  • Organizational skills
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Ability to pay attention to detail
  • Good legal analysis skills
  • Excellent speaking and writing skills in English, including the ability to draft material in a variety of styles, for different audiences and within tight deadlines
  • Ability to undertake a variety of tasks within the same time frame

 

How to Apply:

If your qualifications and experience match the requirements for any of the roles, please complete and submit your application via the following link: Application Form for UETCL Staff Recruitment. All applications must be submitted via the online application form at the link above.

 

NB: All applications will be selected on merit and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. For any questions regarding the application process please contact the Executive Selection Division (ESD), KPMG on +256 312 170080 or +256 312 170081 or via ug-fmesd@kpmg.com

 

Deadline: 7th July 2023

 

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