Job Title: Legal Adviser
Organisation: Exquisite Solution Limited
Job Location: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Exquisite Solution Limited is a leading Business Process Outsourcing Company offering a wide scope of professional services. Established in 2006 with offices in England and across the region, we offer Human Resources Consulting and Payroll Management Services, Admin Support Services, Executive Search, Corporate and Personal Development Training, HR Compliance Audits, among others. We place top notch candidates into permanent, contract, and interim positions. They would like to recruit for a valuable client.
Job Summary: Exquisite Solution Limited, a leading HR recruitment and management company, is seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Adviser to join our client’s dynamic team in the oil and gas sector. The Legal Adviser will play a vital role in providing comprehensive legal support, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations, and safeguarding the company’s interests while advancing strategic business objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor and interpret changes in local laws and regulations, providing timely legal advice to management.
- Review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to ensure legality and compliance.
- Handle legal disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and other legal proceedings.
- Develop and implement effective solutions for dispute resolution.
- Participate in major business negotiations and decision-making processes, offering professional legal advice and strategies.
- Provide guidance on laws and regulations related to the company’s operations.
- Review and ensure compliance with internal company policies and regulations.
- Support the protection of trademarks, patents, copyrights, and other intellectual property.
- Manage intellectual property disputes to safeguard the company’s rights.
- Collaborate closely with the headquarters’ legal team and other departments.
- Report progress and propose legal solutions for identified issues.
- Conduct training sessions to enhance employee awareness of local laws and regulations.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Marketing Manager.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law with a recognized legal certification.
- Minimum of five (5) years of legal practice, preferably in multinational corporations or reputable international law firms.
- Strong knowledge of local laws, international commercial law, and related legal practices.
- Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively across cultures.
- Fluency in English and the local language, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong logical reasoning and problem-solving skills for handling complex legal issues.
How to Apply:
If you are a proactive, passionate, and self-driven individual with a strong commitment to excellence, please submit your cover letter, CV, and academic documents as a single PDF, with the position you are applying for in the subject line, to [email protected]
Deadline: 30th December 2024.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks after the application deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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