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• Assists the senior legal officer in carrying out research and
  generating legal advice.
• Facilitates the review of Health, safety and environmental laws and
  regulations.
• Drafts contracts of the authority and ensures that they are in
  compliance with laws.
• Carries our risk profiling of PAU contractual framework to ensure
  protection of PAU interests.
• Carries out legal due diligence on persons dealing with PAU.
• Prepares monthly and annual reports on sectional activities in
  accordance with PAU policies and procedures.
• Undertakes such general legal work as may be allocated from time to
  time including the representation of PAU in different fora and preparing
  briefs.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

• The applicant for the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) Legal
  Officer job placement must hold a bachelor’s degree of Laws (Hons) from an
  internationally recognized University/ institution.
• A Postgraduate Diploma in legal practice.
• Must be enrolled as an Advocate.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant work experience obtained from
  a reputable organization or Law firm.
• Master’s degree in drafting and contract matrices, oil and gas law,
  health safety and environment from an internationally recognized
  University / Institution.
• Possession of an internationally recognized professional
  qualifications like CIPS and ICSA.
• Good knowledge of procurement, environment and contractual laws
  pertaining to oil and gas industry.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent negotiation and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT literacy and computer skills.
• Ability to carry out in depth research and write briefs.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.

• ONLY online applications will be considered.
• Applicants are required to scan and attach CERTIFIED copies of the
  required academic documents only e.g. Degree, Transcript, Diploma, A-level
  and O-level certificates and PLE results slip.
• Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and
  background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment
  into the Authority.
• Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
• All appointments shall be subject to a probationary period of not
  more than six months and subsequent confirmation in service will be based
  on satisfactory performance of the individual.

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