Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Legal Officer Jobs

Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Legal Officer Jobs

Reports to : Senior Legal Officer

Department : Legal

Duty Station : Head Office

Job Purpose:

To provide legal services to the company in accordance with the governing laws, company rules and regulations.

Key Performance Areas:

Represent the company in Civil and Criminal Courts of Law.

Coordinate the Police investigators and advise on all aspects of investigations;

Handle legal matters pertaining to and arising from the Service Territories;

Provide support in all legal matters affecting the Company’s Operations;

Liaise with and ensure the timely conclusion of all matters including those handled by external lawyers, and any other service providers to the Legal Department;

To prepare service agreements and ensure timely renewal where necessary;

Prepare legal documents, briefs and reports for management on the activities of the company and to advise UEDCL on laws applicable to its businesses;

To prepare Monthly and annual reports on sectional activities in accordance with UEDCL Policies and procedures;

Qualifications and Experience:

A Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized university and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.

Must be enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court with a valid Practicing Certificate.

Must possess a minimum of 3 (three) years of post-enrolment legal practice and experience in a Law Firm or reputable organization.

Must have

knowledge and experience of both Civil and Criminal litigation, including investigation.

Ability to translate legal concepts into an easily understandable format and to communicate them clearly.

Must have a valid driving permit

Application Information:

Only Applications received online will be considered. To apply; upload your CV (Clearly indicating 3 referees with contacts), Cover letter and all copies of Academic and other support documents. Put the Job title on the subject Line.

Address your application to:

The Head Human Resource & Administration, UEDCL Tower, Plot 37 Nakasero Road, Kampala.

NB:

Each document that is to be uploaded should not exceed file size of 1MB.

Closing Date:

All applications Must be submitted by, 5:00PM, Friday 16th September 2022. Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted for guidance on the next step.


For more information and job application details, see; Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Legal Officer Jobs


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