Job Title: Legal Officer
Organisation: Posta Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Uganda Post Limited, trading as Posta Uganda. UPL is the most extensive provider of postal services in Uganda, having an extensive network of postal delivery outlets down to sub-county level.
Job Summary: To support the Supervisor, Legal Services in the management of legal affairs of the organization, and adequately defend the organization and maintain a vibrant legal/secretarial image.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice relating to civil disputes and criminal cases, and locate, interview and guide witnesses.
- Conduct legal research for the preparation of court cases in which the organization has an interest.
- Provide necessary information to external lawyers for proper execution of cases in which the organization has an interest, attend court sessions and assist in trials.
- Represent the company in courts of law and tribunals.
- Represent the company in any labor disputes in line with the Human Resource guidelines and policies.
- Prepares legal documents on the instruction of the supervisor.
- Interprets legal documents and enlighten staff on relevant legal affairs.
- Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to the supervisor.
- Attends meetings of all Management committees in the absence of the Manager, Legal Services.
- Attends to correspondences as assigned and any other task as may be assigned from time to time.
- Any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.
Key performance indicators:
- Conclude outstanding court cases.
- Submit reports on milestones registered.
- Legal compliance throughout the organization.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor of Laws (Hons).
- Diploma in Legal practice.
- Two years as an enrolled advocate of the High Court.
- Minimum Two (2) years relevant working experience
Other Competences:
- Good communication, organization, and public relations skills.
- Good knowledge of basic computer applications.
- Demonstrable proficiency in legal research.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their application letter; attach certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates as well as a detailed CV, to reach the address below;
The Head, Department of Human Resource and Administration,
Posta Uganda,
P.O Box 7106 Kampala
Deadline: 4th August 2025
Please Note:
- Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
- Candidates who do not receive feedback within a month from the deadline should consider their applications unsuccessful.
- Posta Uganda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
- Any form of lobbying or canvassing for appointment shall lead to automatic disqualification.
- Candidates shall be required, among others, to present the following: Endorsement Letter duly stamped by their Local Council 1 Chairperson Three Reference Letters.
- Prior to appointment on the job, Posta Uganda shall carry out independent reference checks for all the documentation mentioned above.
- Applicants MUST indicate the position applied for on the top right-hand corner of the envelope in which the application is enclosed.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24