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Job Title:  Legal Officer (10 Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

Uganda Revenue Authority is a semi-autonomous Government Agency under the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development that is mandated to assess, collect and account for Government Tax and Non-Tax Revenue.

Job Summary:  To provide legal advice and assistance to both internal and external stakeholders and participate in the amendment of URA policies and tax laws to streamline the flow of URA business

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

To give legal advice to both internal and external stakeholders, draft contracts/agreements and participate in the amendment of URA policies and tax laws to streamline the flow of URA business

• Interpret Tax Laws, case Laws, & provide Legal opinions after conducting Legal research
• Draft contracts/agreements for supplies, services, works goods, tenancies, purchase agreements, & consultancies to URA as well as MOUs and staff bonding agreements to create binding legal relationships to curtail possible future mishaps that may arise out of the relationships
• Participate in the identification & preparation of amendments to the tax laws for submission to M.o.FPED to enhance the collection of revenue
• Facilitate the acquisition process and obtaining of land titles for URA properties to protect URA’s interests
• Facilitate policy reviews and amendments process to streamline decision-making and the running of URA business

Represent the Organization in Courts of Law and Tax Appeals Tribunal, interpret tax and Case Laws to ensure that URA is ably represented in courts of law and enforcement of tax laws

• Carry out due diligence on civil and criminal cases before the court to ensure compliance with tax laws, URA policies and procedures.
• Represent the Organization in Courts of Law in criminal matters to ensure compliance with tax laws, URA policies and procedures
• Draft Pleadings and other documents/reports that arise out of related tax laws, court cases and other transactions to ensure that URA is ably represented in courts of law.
• Interview and brief witnesses on Court, Tribunal / Arbitration Proceedings and prepare them to testify in court.
• Carry out Legal Research on all cases/matters as instructed to provide a basis for discussion of the case.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Essential Requirements   

• An honors Bachelors degree in law (LLB) from a recognized academic institution.
• Enrollment as an Advocate of the High Court
• Possession of a Valid Practicing Certificate
• At least two (02) years’ experience in legal practice and in-house legal counsel in a reputable organization
• An impeccable record of integrity

Desirable Requirements   

• Professional qualifications in any of the Law and Tax administration areas.
• Training in any of the areas of legal practice and any other related area.
• Knowledge
• Knowledge of the Tax laws in Uganda
• Experience in drafting contracts and agreements

Special Skills and Attributes

• Ability to interpret tax laws, including mediation and expertise in policy-making
• Self–motivation with the ability to draft advocacy policies and offer advice on general tax laws; and regulatory analysis/compliance in tax laws.
• The Incumbent should have good communication skills with an excellent command of the English language – both spoken and written
• Skilled legal researcher with ability to use computer-based and non-computer-based legal, technical, and scientific research
• Possession of strong negotiation and networking skills

How to Apply:

• Visit this URA link, Click Here to view the detailed job description then click Apply Online.
• Upon submission of your application, you will receive an acknowledgement notification via email. Please ensure that your mailbox has adequate space.
• In case you are not able to complete the application process, you will be required to save your work and the information captured will be saved in your login. This will enable you to resume and complete your application at any time/date within the application period.
• Applicants are required to scan and attach copies of all the requisite academic documents such as Degree Transcripts; A’ level, O’ level Certificates, or any other certification attained. Any qualification which is not attached will not be considered.
• Academic documents of the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted. Applicants that do not possess authentic academic documents will not be considered.
• Any applicant with forged academic documents will be charged in the relevant courts of law.
• Candidates who submit falsified information will be automatically disqualified.
• Degree holders SHOULD NOT apply for Fleet Assistant, Office Assistant and any other position whose job requirements are at diploma level and below.
• ONLY online applications using the link provided above will be considered.
• Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
• In case of any inquires please send an e-mail to recruitment@ura.go.ug. or call 0323443643.

Deadline: 10th September 2024

NB: URA is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge money for recruitment

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