Job Title: Legal Officer (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: EBC
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About the Company:
“EBC” is the umbrella brand under which a consortium of dedicated in-house, virtual, associate Professionals & independent identical firms, with both local & International Experience come together to provide end to end Quality Advisory, Consulting & Outsourcing Services.
Job Summary: The main purpose of the position is to provide advice on legal matters within the business legal environment that shall ensure success of the organization.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Providing of legal advice, legal briefs and opinion to senior management.
- Supporting in Liaising with external lawyers to facilitate collection and preparation of information related to court matters.
- Ensures that the company`s commercial, contractual and other legal interests are adequately protected.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as Human Resource, Finance, Sales and Supply Chain, , to assure legal adherence for all transactions.
- Coordinate with HR and Senior Management Team in order to enforce the company’s procedures and policies legally.
- Preparing & editing legal correspondence & documents.
- Representing in courts of law as well as supporting it to meet legal obligations.
- Drafting, reviewing and supporting legal and compliance policies that are in line with mission and vision.
- Undertake responsibilities of the secretary to internal meetings as required.
- Undertake and coordinate enforcement actions in conjunction with relevant law enforcement organs of the government.
- Identify risks and propose alternative options to reduce the risks involved in prospective company transactions.
- Undertake administrative duties and other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Educational Requirements:
- Honor’s Degree in Law with a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
- Should be enrolled as an advocate.
- A minimum of Two years of relevant professional experience working from a legal related institution in a busy environment.
Specific Skills:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Fluent in both spoken and written English
- Proven integrity and confidentiality in handling public resources and in executing duties.
- A high level of interpersonal, management skills and ability to work with teams.
- Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resumes to [email protected] mentioning “Job Title” in the subject line.
Deadline: 19th December 2024
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