Legal Counsel
Location | Kampala, Uganda |
Date Posted | August 8, 2024 |
Category |
Banking
Legal Management |
Job Type |
Full-time
|
Currency | UGX |
Description
JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary
To provide legal support to business units while working under the supervision of a senior lawyer or manager ensuring all queries are filtered and assigned to the relevant team members.
Job Description
Accountability: Risk and Control
• Provide support to the Principal Legal Risk Owner in respect of Legal Principal Risks identified in accordance with the Group Legal principal risk framework
• Support the Group Legal Risk Control Framework by collecting and analysing legal data, and preparing / editing the submissions to governance committees
Accountability: Teamwork
• Provide support and technical assistance to the team
• Develop and deliver training initiatives to front line and operational staff
Accountability: Commercial
• Establish and build sound relationships with business stakeholders
Accountability: Technical
• Research and write Legal Opinions
• Provide support for the Administration of the legal team
• Participate in cross functional working groups and projects in which the Legal function is required to contribute
Education
• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Law, Military Science and Security (Required)