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LEGAL OFFICER, Directorate of Legal Affairs

at Makerere University
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted June 1, 2023
Category Legal
Management
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

PostLEGAL OFFICER, Directorate of Legal Affairs
Closing Date2023-06-12
Reporting ToPrincipal Legal Officer
Job PurposeSupport the Legal Directorate in the management and follow up of Legal matters in the University.
Key, Duties and Responsibilities1.       Examine legal data and conduct legal related research;

2.       Supervise and appraise staff;

3.       Peruse University staff files on legal issues;

4.       Compile relevant recorded cases in Courts of Laws and file Court documents;

5.       Participate in the valuation and survey of the University property and land;

6.       Draft memoranda, articles of association and floating companies;

7.       Carry out searches in the land and company registries;

8.       Follow up Court matters for hearing and update Legal Officers on their schedules;

9.       Update the Legal Office on new legislations, publication in the Uganda gazette, law reports and such related matters;

10.    Identify Law reports, legislation, books and reading materials for the Legal Unit Library;

11.    Keep records of all Council policies, statutes, rules and regulations;

12.    Collect information to draft pleadings;

 

13.    Attend to Student’s Welfare Committee.

 

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

 

ExperienceMinimum 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
  1. Ability to build, lead, and work with teams;
  2. Computer Literacy, Interpersonal & Communication skills;
  3. Quick judgment and decision making;
  4. Ability to initiate change.
Tenure of Appointment4-year Contract
Age LimitAPPLICANTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED FIFTY-FIVE (55) YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION
RenumerationM6.2
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