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Job Title:    Legal Officer

Organisation: Statewide Insurance Company Limited (SWICO)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Head Legal/Company Secretary

About the Company:

Statewide Insurance Company Limited (SWICO) is a Ugandan based Leading Insurance Company with branches all over the Country.

Job Summary:   To handle litigation cases, either when the Company is sued or the Company is seeking legal redress; and to carry out the day to day legal duties of the Department

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Result Area 1: Planning and organizing for the provision of legal and company secretarial services

• Participate in the formulation of work plans, budgets and strategies for the provision of legal services
• Determine periodic performance targets for him/herself, and agree on them with the Manager Legal

Result Area 2: Providing legal services

• Participate in proper formatting of pleadings, timely and accurate typing of correspondence reports, preparing reports and proofreading documents assigned to him/her
• Participate in drafting and reviewing contracts/agreements, and other legal documents as assigned
• Contribute to policy development and review, ensuring proper use of legal terminology, spelling, business English and grammar and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, legal and statutory requirements
• Participate in handling litigation matters, where necessary liaising with external lawyers
• Carry out legal research, prepare pleadings and review progress of ongoing cases
• Participate in handling matters of subrogation in liaison with claims staff and other stake holders, and give the financial implications
• Participate in monitoring changes in the relevant legislation and regulatory environment and giving timely information to management
• Conduct claims investigations when requested, and advise the Claims Department as necessary
• Provide legal opinion/ counsel when requested

Result Area 3: Ensuring Legal and Statutory Compliance

• Participate in monitoring compliance with statutory obligations and advise management accordingly
• Contribute to the provision of documentation and information for compliance purposes

Result Area 4: Contributing to Institutional Development

• Periodically assess own capacity development needs and propose appropriate programmes to address the identified needs
• Attend and actively participate in periodic meetings of the Legal Department, and take actions arising from the meetings, as assigned
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports for departmental meetings and management meetings
• Take minutes at meetings whenever delegated by the Manager Legal
• Participate in the preparation and registration of legal documents
• Represent the Company in legal matters as assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
• Additional Training/Qualifications/Certification Necessary
• Practicing Certificate by the High Court
• IRAU Certification

Minimum Experience and Exposure Necessary

• A minimum of 1 year of work experience in Legal Practice in a reputable organization
• Experience in handling litigation matters and court processes

Key Knowledge Required

• Company Law
• Insurance Law
• Private sector working methods
• Good understanding of commercial legal matters
• IRA Regulations

Key Skills Necessary

• Report writing
• Communication skills
• Drafting legal documents
• Litigation skills
• Computer literacy, mostly MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Good command of written English
• Analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills

Other Qualities/Attributes

• Ability to discern
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Commitment to quality and thoroughness
• Innovativeness/Creativity

How to Apply:

Candidates who had already applied should not re-apply again. Interested persons can deliver applications, detailed curriculum vitae and copies of academic qualifications with two referees addressed to:

The Human Resource Manager,

Statewide Insurance Company Limited

Plot 1, Bombo Road P.O. Box 9393 Kampala – Uganda.

All CV’s are to be sent on recruitment@swico.co.ug

Deadline: 14th February, 2025

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