Job: Senior Legal Officer

Location: Kampala
Deadline: November 15, 2013 - 5pm

The legal officer performs tasks related to the provision of legal advisory services to the NWSC with a view of minimizing losses and enhancing efficient observance of legal provisions.

Key result areas:
Acquire land titles for the Corporation.
Participate in representation of NWSC in Courts of Law.
Participate in preparing, Administering and managing Legal department budgets and reports.
Take legal actions against any client engaged in illegal activities.
Issue intention to sue notices to customers who refuse to grant access to employees on official duty when they visit their premises.
Liaise with Human Resources Manager in implementation of the workers’ compensation Act
Participate in drafting and negotiation of NWSC Contracts.
Carryout research on legal matters.
Represent the corporation in arbitration proceedings

Requirement:
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Diploma in Legal Practice.
A minimum of four (4) years’ experience practicing law in a reputable Firm or in a similar position in a reputable organization.
Personal attributes:
Excellent communications and coaching skills.
Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
High level of integrity.
Ability to work for long hours with minimum supervision.
Self-drive and resilience
Able to interpret the law Age below 40 years.

How to apply: 

Interested individuals should send in their applications with copies of their academic and professional qualifications addressed to
Human Resource Manager, P.O. Box 7053 Kampala or hand deliver them at our Head Office Plot 39 Jinja Road.
All applications should reach us not later than 15th November, 2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.