Job Title: Senior Legal Officer – (Civil Litigations and Advisory)
Organisation: National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The National Environment Management Authority (hereinafter called “NEMA”) was established under the National Environment Act, Cap.153 in May 1995 and continued under the National Environment Act No.5 of 2019 as the principal agency for environment management in Uganda charged with regulating, supervising and coordinating all activities relating to the environment.
Job Summary: To spearhead management of the Civil Litigation and Advisory Services
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Spearhead the development and implementation of section Work Plans, Budgets and prepare timely reports including status reports of court cases
- Coordinate legal representation of NEMA in all civil matters
- Effectively manage witnesses and evidence to ensure successful civil litigation
- Provide legal support to legislative drafting processes
- Provide legal support to Multi-Lateral Environmental Agreements, Treaties and Conventions negotiations and implementation
- Coordinate representation of NEMA in Civil Courts at all levels
- Support training and assist in the formulation of bye laws and ordinances for Local Governments
- Coordinate negotiation and drafting of legal documents
- Provide Legal Advisory services to the Authority
- Supervise and appraise staff
- Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- An Honors Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized University;
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice A Master’s Degree in Law
- Be enrolled as an advocate of the High Court of Uganda.
- Possess a valid practicing certificate, except if working in a government institution
Experience:
- Should have at least a minimum of three (3) years post qualification relevant professional working experience in legal practice with a focus on civil litigation in Uganda
Key Competencies/ Skills
- Leadership, team building and supervision skills
- Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
- Excellent scholarly writing and publication skills
- Excellent analytical and presentation skills
- Financial and human resource management skills
- Excellent report writing skills
- Resource Mobilization skills
- Risk management skills
- Excellent Information Communication Technology skills
- Excellent command of the English language
How to Apply:
All potential candidates should download an application form, Download Here, and fill the form and attach “O” and “A” level certificates, Bachelor’s and Postgraduate Degree Transcripts and Certificates, Professional certificates where applicable and Employment letters in one pdf file named: “Position-Name of Applicant”.
The one pdf file should be submitted to [email protected]
Applications not in one pdf file and those arriving after closing time will not be considered.
Applicants are allowed to apply for not more than two posts.
Deadline: 14th August 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36