Fresher Legal Officer Job Vacancies – New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

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Job Title:  Legal Officer (Fresher Jobs)

Organization: New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager, Legal and Board Affairs

 

About US:

The Vision Group incorporated as the New Vision Printing & Publishing Company Limited (NVPPCL), started the business in March 1986. It is a multimedia business housing newspaper, magazines, internet publishing, television, radio broadcasting, commercial printing, advertising and distribution services. NVPPCL is listed on the Uganda Stock Exchange, with an expected turnover of over UGX 60 billion (FY 2010/2011).

 

Job Summary:  The Legal Officer will support the company’s legal and Investor relations functions, handle drafting and review of contracts to ensure that the company functions in compliance with its legal and regulatory framework while meeting its business goals.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure legal compliance and interactive communication between the Company and shareholders. Attend to shareholder queries, manage dividend payments, coordinate ACM, liaise with registrars, brokers, and regulators, and update online shareholder page.
  • Draft and review contracts to minimize legal risk and support sound business practices. Advise on legal matters during contract negotiations.
  • Collaborate with user departments to maintain a contracts log for centralized document management and follow-up.
  • Ensure legal compliance of company media platforms. Facilitate smooth operations and quality service.
  • Manage intellectual property registration, annual returns, and shareholder resolutions to ensure compliance and protect valuable assets.
  • Represent the Company in court matters, including drafting pleadings, preparing witnesses, and conducting research. Mitigate litigation risks.
  • Provide legal awareness training to staff to foster risk management and informed decision-making.
  • Conduct compliance audits and reviews to enforce procedures and implement recommendations.
  • Assist the Company Secretary in board activities, including meeting attendance, minute taking, decision follow-up, and report preparation for improved governance.

 




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
  • Enrolled and Practicing Advocate of the Courts of Judicature in Uganda.
  • ICSA qualification is an added advantage
  • At least two years of work experience in a commercial organization of the size of New Vision or a reputable law firm handling commercial transactions.
  • Excellent Communication and computer skills.
  • Excellent planning and prioritization skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Must be reliable.
  • Must have a high level of professional and personal integrity.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Good communication skills
  • Good sense of judgment.

 

How to Apply:

All candidates should Email their cover letters and updated resumes to recruitment@newvision.co.ug

 

Deadline: 1st September 2023.

 

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Date Posted 2023-08-29
Valid Through 2023-09-01
Employment Type FULL_TIME
Hiring Organization New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd
Job Location Kampala, Kampala, Kampala, 0256, Uganda

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