Job Title: Legal Manager
Organisation: National Forestry Authority (NFA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Director Legal and Corporate Affairs
About the Company:
The National Forestry Authority (NFA) is a Government agency established under the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act, 2003 as a corporate body responsible for sustainable development and management of Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) and provision of technical support to stakeholders in the forestry sub-sector. NFA’s vision is “A sufficiently forested, ecologically stable and economically prosperous Uganda”, while its Mission is “To manage Central Forest Reserves on a sustainable basis and to supply high quality forestry- related products and services to Government, local communities and the private sector.”
Job Summary: To provide legal representation, guidance and ensure compliance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure the Authority adheres to applicable laws, regulations and internal policies.
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts, agreements and legal documents.
- Identify legal risk and advise management on strategies to mitigate them.
- Assist with or oversee legal disputes, coordinate with external counsel to manage litigation matters.
- Support the Director in ensuring proper governance, regulatory filings and company secretarial duties for corporate governance.
- Provide legal guidance on legal matters relating to the Authority.
- Provide legal input in development of legal procedures and guidelines.
- Oversee legal processes and court actions to logical conclusion.
- Follow up and recover court awards.
- Initiate and follow up cancellation of land titles in CFRs.
- Coordinate and liaise with government agencies and other stake holders.
- Prepare annual legal unit work plans and budgets in line with NFA mandate.
- Support law enforcement and prosecution of offenders in the Courts of Law.
- Supervise and support the legal team through capacity building, coaching, mentoring and manage their performance.
- Prepare legal progress and status reports to the Director Legal and Corporate Affairs.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor of Laws (Honors) degree from a reputable University
- Post Graduate Diploma in Legal practice from Law Development Centre.
- Master’s in law or Environment and Natural Resources.
- Must have a valid practicing certificate and enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda.
- Professional or enrolment in Institute of Chattered Secretarial and Administrators qualification will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of five (5) years post-enrollment experience as an advocate in a similar/related organization, three (3) of which must have been at a supervisory level in a reputable organization.
- Minimum of thirty five (35) years of age above.
- Good decision making, leadership.
- Critical thinking and attention to detail.
- Integrity and transparency.
- Team work and resilience.
- Analytical, good oral and communication skills.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements, should submit their applications, certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts and curriculum vitae giving full details of applicants’ education, qualifications, experience (with evidence), present salary, three referees with their full postal, e-mail addresses and telephone contacts as well as the candidate’s full address and e-mail to the address below or send soft copies to [email protected].
Applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director
National Forestry Authority
Plot10/20 Spring Road, Bugolobi
P.O. Box 70863, Kampala-Uganda
Tel: 0312 – 264035/6; 0414-360400
Deadline: 30th April 2025
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification. NFA is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply.
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