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Job Title:   Investment Executive Legal Land Administration  

Organisation: Uganda Investment Authority (UIA)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Investment Executive Legal

About the Company:

Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is a statutory agency which is mandated to promote, attract, facilitate, register, monitor and evaluate all forms of investments and business activities in Uganda as per the Investment Code Act, 2019. It is on the basis of this mandate that UIA initiates and supports measures that enhance investments in Uganda and advises Government of appropriate policies conducive for investment promotion and growth in the country.

Job Summary:   Providing legal advice to the Legal Department on land matters concerning potential and actual legal issues affecting the development of Industrial and Business parks, and handle all land transactions of the Authority including registration of leases for Business park developers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice concerning potential and actual legal issues affecting the National plan for the development of Industrial Parks and any related matters.
• Liaise and consult the Office of the Solicitor General on matters affecting the Industrial Business Parks of the Authority.
• Draft and review Industrial Business Parks documents to ensure compliance with the Laws and Regulations of Uganda.
• Review and draft Legal Land related correspondences of the Authority.
• Work with stakeholders to simplify all administrative procedures to facilitate new investments in the Business Parks.
• Monitor compliance of contracted obligations under Lease and concession agreements, and handle Park issues as they arise.
• Participate in negotiations with Investors, concessionaires, service providers etc.
• Prepare briefs on Land legal issues for UIA.
• Liaise with Office of the Solicitor General to secure approvals of all Land legal documents like Land Purchase agreements, Lease Agreements among others.
• Participate in and provide Legal guidance regarding Land allocation to ensure compliance with the approved Land Allocation Criteria.
• Processing Certificates of Title in the names of UIA and Business Parks Developers.
• Carry out due diligence on UIA intended land purchases, drafting Compensation agreements and Sale Agreements.
• Ensure that the UIA Land/Lessee database is regularly updated.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Law from a recognized University.
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in legal practice.
• Strong knowledge of Uganda Land Laws and Regulations.
• An enrolled Advocate of the High Court and Courts subordinate thereto.
• Strong communication, networking, advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Proven integrity and wise judgement.
• Membership of professional associations.

Note: All applicants for the above positions should attach certified copies of academic credentials and appointment letters for posts that require experience.

How to Apply:

Please note that only individuals who possess the job requirements as stated in the detailed advert in the above link should apply. Applications should be addressed and delivered to;

The Director General,

Uganda Investment Authority,

6th Floor, Uganda Business Facilitation Centre(UBFC)

Plot 1, Baskerville Avenue, Kololo

P.O. Box 7418, Kampala.

Deadline: 23rd September 2024 by 5:00pm

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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