Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda Legal Officer Litigation Jobs

Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda Legal Officer Litigation Jobs


Job Purpose :

  • Assist in legal services provision in accordance with Authority’s policies, procedures and the law.

    Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist internal and external counsel by carrying out legal research and drafting of court
    documents including pleadings, submissions etc.

  • Assisting in the effective representation and followup of cases involving the Authority.

  • Assist in the de registration and winding up of dormant and non compliant insurance
    entities.

  • Assist in securing the approval of Chambers and acquisition of Practicing Certificates for
    members.

  • Assist in assessing the legal implications of the Authority’s dealings with licensees and
    other operators who carry on business that falls within the purview of the Insurance Act
    and other pertinent laws and regulations.

  • Assist in the interpretation of and enforcement of the Insurance Act and other pertinent
    laws and regulations, as the need may arise.

  • Assist in the monitoring of enactments of laws and regulations and assessing their impact on the operations of the Authority.

  • Assist in the provision of legal advisory services to the Authority.

  • Carry out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

    Key
    Performance Indicators


  • Timely submission of reports and other legal documents.

  • Timely attendance to court.

  • Timely attendance to external and internal customers.

    Person Specifications

    Qualifications

  • Bachelor s of Laws degree (Honours)

  • Diploma in Legal Practice.

    Competencies

  • Personal Presentation

  • Knowledge of legal and regulatory provisions

  • Analytical skills

  • Communication skill

    How to Apply

  • Interested candidates who meet the requisite qualifications should submit their applications together with copies of detailed up-to-date CVs with at least three referees, not later than 5:00 pm on 7th September 2020 to:

    The Chief Executive Officer
    Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda
    Plot 5 Kyadondo Road, Legacy Towers, Block B, 2nd Floor
    P.O. Box 22855, Kampala

    Or emailed to:

  • ira@ira.go.ug

    ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED


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