Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
Support the Legal Directorate in the management and follow up of Legal matters in the University.

Key, Duties and Responsibilities
• Examine legal data and conduct legal related research;
• Supervise and appraise staff;
• Peruse University staff files on legal issues;
• Compile relevant recorded cases in Courts of Laws and file Court documents;
• Participate in the valuation and survey of the University property and land;
• Draft memoranda, articles of association and floating companies;
• Carry out searches in the land and company registries;
• Follow up Court matters for hearing and update Legal Officers on their schedules;
• Update the Legal Office on new legislations, publication in the Uganda gazette, law reports and such related matters;
• Identify Law reports, legislation, books and reading materials for the Legal Unit Library;
• Keep records of all Council policies, statutes, rules and regulations;
• Collect information to draft pleadings;
• Attend to Student’s Welfare Committee.

Required Qualifications
• An Honor’s Bachelor of Laws Degree;
• A Diploma in Legal Practice (LDC);
• Enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda with a valid practicing certificate;
• A Master of Laws Degree from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

Experience
Minimum of 2 years relevant working experience in a Law firm or legal unit of a reputable organization in the areas of commercial and land transaction.

Skills/Competences
• Ability to build, lead, and work with teams;
• Computer Literacy, Interpersonal & Communication skills;
• Quick judgment and decision making;
• Ability to initiate change.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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