Reports to: Senior Legal Officer

About US:

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Cooperatives responsible for Standardization, Quality Assurance, Metrology (Measurement), and Laboratory Testing (SQMT) with the objectives of facilitating fair trade, promoting local industries and protecting consumers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Senior Legal Officer, the successful candidate shall be required to perform the following duties;

• Assist the Departments in reviewing existing policies and procedures in accordance with relevant laws
• Conduct research, interpret laws and regulations and prepare legal opinion and briefs in respect to legal matters.
• Defend and represent UNBS in legal proceedings such as litigation, mediation, arbitration, negotiations in line with departmental policies and procedures.
• Prosecute Criminal offences created under the numerous Acts and legislations pertaining to UNBS
• Assist in drafting contracts, M.O.Us and other legal documents;
• Train and orient staff on laws and regulations relevant for UNBS’ operation.
• Verify all legal documents before filing/safe custody including bid guarantees and performance bonds submission.
• Translate and interpret contract and legal documents to UNBS staff
• Maintain and update a database of the status of all court matters involving UNBS
• Prepare memoranda and briefs with accurate information on all case files after each Court attendance.
• Prepare and submit monthly, Quarterly, Semi-annual and annual reports in accordance with timelines given
• Perform any other related duties as required by the Supervisor in relation to the approved work plan.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) Legal Officer job must hold an Honours Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University/Institution.
• Two years of prior experience in Legal Practice
• Membership of ULS with a valid Practicing Certificate Must be an advocate of the High Court
• High level of integrity and professionalism, Knowledge of the legislative, strategic and operational framework of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards
• Must be computer literate with skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet applications
• The successful candidate must be presentable, a person of integrity, with good communication ability, a high level of professionalism and a team player.
• Age: Between 25 and 35 years.

All interested persons with the requirements are encouraged to apply as per the guidance below;

• Please follow the link, Click Here
• Use your email address for registration
• Fill in all tabs as per the application as required
• Attach your updated CV with mobile telephone numbers indicated, copies of academic qualifications, and national identity card under the tab for documents
• Complete your application by clicking ‘submit application’
• No hand delivered applications will be received

Please NOTE:

• Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• UNBS does not request any payments at any stage of the recruitment and review process
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted