Legal Officer job at Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)

Vacancy title:
Legal Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Engineering , Category: Legal ]

Jobs at:

Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, March 14 2024 

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Entebbe, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 01 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
To advise and manage legal risks that arise because of the PAU undertaking its Statutory mandate of a Regulator in the Oil and Gas industry, including legal representation in Courts of Law, legal compliance, and legal advice on various issues that may arise.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• A Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Law from an internationally recognized institution.
• A Postgraduate diploma in legal practice from the Law Development Centre (LDC) or its equivalent.
• Enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda

ADDED ADVANTAGE:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
• Three (3) years of relevant work experience

Roles and Responsibilities
• Provide legal advice to the PAU on issues arising or related to the PAU operations.
• Draft contracts for the PAU and ensure that the contracts are in compliance with the laws.
• Participate in negotiation of all agreements in which PAU has interest
• Represent and defend the PAU in Courts of Law and Tribunals
• Liaise with external counsel and ensure effective representation of the PAU by external legal counsel.
• Review the existing Legal and Regulatory framework and identify areas that need amendment.
• Support the development and implementation of relevant policies, processes, and procedures to achieve the PAU’s strategic aims.
• Conduct legal due diligence and risk assessment to determine whether the PAU’s policies and procedures are compliant with the law.
• Research and evaluate different legal risk factors regarding the PAU’s operations
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on potential legal issues.
• Monitoring and updating staff on any legal and policy changes
• Aid in the development and implementation of the Department work plans and budget.

Skills and Competencies
• Excellent Leadership Skills
• Strong Analytical and Report Writing Skills
• Very good Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Stakeholder Management Skills
• Strong Negotiation Skills
• Good Communication Skills


Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

The PAU will ONLY consider online applications submitted through its website. Interested persons are invited to visit the PAU website: www.pau.go.ug and go to the link "OPPORTUNITIES-CAREERS-APPLY HERE" to view details and apply for the available opportunities.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
All applications should reach the PAU's website www.pau.go.ug by 14th March 2024 at 11:59pm.
NOTE:
ONLY online applications will be considered. Applications submitted by e-mail or hand delivered will not be accepted.
Applicants are required to scan and attach only CERTIFIED copies of ALL the required academic documents like, Degrees, Transcripts, Diplomas, A-level, and O-level certificates.
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, and any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
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.
Please forward any enquires regarding this advert to recruitment@pau.go.ug or call telephone number +256 313231600.
"The PAU is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any money to any applicant for employment in its Service"



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Job Info
Job Category: Legal jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 14 March 2024
Duty Station: Entebbe
Posted: 01-03-2024
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 01-03-2024
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 01-03-2068
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