The Ugandan Jobline

• Supports the Manager Legal Advisory and
  Board Affairs on all legal matters of the Authority
• The incumbent drafts, reviews and
  negotiates contracts and/or agreements on behalf of PAU
• Offer legal advice on procurement
  processes for PAU agreements and also on procurements issues arising out
  of PAUs regulatory functions.
• Manage the contract life cycle from
  drafting through completion of negotiation process and/or contract
  execution.
• Offer timely legal advice on matters
  arising out of the production sharing agreements, Joint operating
  agreements, refinery agreements, pipeline agreements
• Guides senior management and the Board of
  Directors on contractual risks and other contractual aspects.
• Conducts research and advises management
  on possible improvements to model contractual documents used in
  international petroleum transactions.
• Provide advice on Health, safety and
  environmental legal issues in Upstream and Midstream petroleum operations.
• Keenly monitors the implementation of
  contracts in the midstream part of the value chain and provides periodical
  updates to management on the implementation of those contracts.




• Coordinate the preparation, documentation,
  review and submission of periodic progress reports to relevant internal
  and external stakeholders
• Plan and budget for resource requirements
  in the business Unit and monitor the usage to ensure efficiency
• Develop and monitor a Business Unit Work
  plan and develop performance agreements with all the staff under
  supervision
• Monitor staff performance and provide
  guidance and periodic feedback for performance improvement
• The incumbent will also assess the
  training and development needs of staff under supervision and recommend
  appropriate interventions
• Provide coaching and mentoring support to
  staff under jurisdiction
• Initiate and implement activities/programs
  intended to create and harness teamwork in the business Unit
• Implement any other staff related programs
  as introduced and approved in the organization
• Create and maintain a working atmosphere
  that fosters creativity and innovation in the team
• Performs any other duties as may be
  assigned from time to time by the Manager Legal Advisory and Board
  Affairs.

• The ideal candidate for the Petroleum
  Authority of Uganda (PAU) Senior Legal Officer (Contracts, HSE) job
  opportunity must possess a Bachelor of Laws Degree (Hons) from a
  recognised University.
• Possession of a Postgraduate diploma in
  legal practice.
• The applicant must also be enrolled as an
  advocate.
• Applicants with a Master’s Degree in
  Petroleum Law, policy or Management, Commercial Law or Health & Environmental
  Law will be preferred.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a
  similar or relevant reputable organization or Law firm
• Previous exposure and experience in
  working in a leadership role in a similar organisation




• Previous experience in liaising with
  multi-level stakeholders
• Additional qualifications in the oil and
  gas sector, Procurement, commercial transactions, health, environment,
  negotiation from internationally recognised institutions
• Internationally recognised professional
  qualifications or membership of nationally and internationally recognised
  professional bodies.
• Extensive knowledge of legal and
  regulatory provisions of the Ugandan law and international law pertaining
  to the oil and gas industry
• Critical thinking and problem solving
  skills
• Ability to work independently and in a
  team.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and
  coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal
  skills.
• Excellent track record in a management
  position.
• Good IT literacy and computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate
  co-workers
• Ability to meet tight deadlines

Related Jobs