Job Title: Legal Officer
Organisation: Aldelia Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head of Legal
About the Company:
Aldelia is a global leading human resources company founded in 2005 and specialised in recruitment, outsourcing and payroll management services to blue-chip multinationals and fast-growing SMEs. The group operates in more than 30 countries across all industries and disciplines on four continents. Our mission is to create a better future for people by delivering compliant, world-class and innovative HR solutions to the companies and communities we serve.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The position holder shall have the following responsibilities:
- Monitor and analyze existing national/international laws and regulations, changes (including draft form) which may impact the Company and advise on their interpretation and application/ enforcement.
- Under take legal research work.
- Provide timely legal opinions (written or oral) and legal support to all aspects of the company’s day-to-day operations.
- Prepare, draft and where applicable review contracts, documents, and correspondence to be signed by the company.
- Participate in negotiations with service providers, contractors, joint venture partners, public authorities and other stakeholders.
- Provide legal support in litigation by and against company.
- Communicate with external counsel and internal departments to schedule meetings, interviews and participate in dispute resolution and settlement processes.
- Whenever and as often as necessary, coordinate and share experiences with partners, authorities and the midstream legal function.
- Identify potential legal and contractual risks in the company’s day-to-day operations and propose mitigation measures.
- Contribute to improve skills and know-how, by sharing expertise and participating in legal staff training awareness sessions.
- Prepare relevant reports weekly, quarterly, annual for internal and HQ purposes.
- Coordinate timely signing process of contracts.
- Coordinate timely and consistent payment of all fees and invoices related to the legal section.
- Maintain proper filing system and ensure that documentation is appropriately preserved.
- Contribute to improve skills and know-how.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Qualification: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized University, Post graduate diploma in Legal Practice
Experience:
- Not exceeding 3-5 years after graduation.
- Basic understanding of oil and gas contracts and Uganda’s legal and regulatory framework for the oil and gas industry.
- Contract drafting and negotiation skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural and international business environment.
- Very good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to cope with and work in high pressure environment.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications online at the link below.
Deadline: 25th December 2024
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