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Job Title: Advocate
Organisation: Nabasa and Company Advocates
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Managing Partner
About Organisation:
Nabasa and Company Advocates is a highly specialized law firm based in Kampala, Uganda. We provide top quality advice on corporate and commercial law for everyone from big companies to start-ups, and we are a go-to for international firms and clients. Our structuring input is as valued by our clients as our speed of execution. Since the establishment of our firm, we have relentlessly focused on doing what we do best, delivering innovative and practical solutions to overcome the legal and business hurdles our clients face.
Job Summary: The Advocate will be responsible for handling a variety of legal matters, including attending court sessions, preparing legal documents, conducting legal research. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional legal acumen, outstanding advocacy skills, and the ability to provide sound legal counsel to clients. You will work closely with our legal team to provide high-quality legal services to our clients.
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Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Court Representation: Attend court represent clients in legal proceedings, sessions, and handle case files from inception to completion.
Document Review: Review legal documents such as pleadings, contracts, agreements, and other legal paperwork, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
Legal Research: Conduct in-depth legal research to support cases, interpret laws, rulings, and regulations, and provide legal opinions on various legal issues.
Legal Document Drafting: Prepare, draft, and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, contracts, legal opinions, and other necessary paperwork for court or client needs.
Client Consultation: Provide legal advice and consultation to clients their rights, obligations, and courses of action based on the law.
Case Management: Manage and maintain case files and ensure timely progress of cases through the courts.
Negotiation & Mediation: Assist in negotiations and settlement discussions to resolve disputes without litigation, where necessary.
Compliance & Due Diligence: Ensure that clients comply with legal and regulatory requirements, conduct due diligence on various legal matters, and review corporate policies and procedures.
Other Duties: Carry out other related duties assigned by the Managing Partner.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) from recognized institution.
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre (LDC or its equivalent.
5+ years of post-enrollment experience as an Advocate in a reputable law firm.
Must hold a valid practicing certificate.
Strong skills.
advocacy, litigation, and negotiation
Proven experience in drafting and reviewing legal documents.
Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in using legal research tools and software.
High levels of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards.
How to Apply:
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Qualified and interested candidates should submit their application letter, updated CV, academic transcripts, and info@nabasalaw.com
Deadline: 10th October, 2024
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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