JOB DETAILS:
VISION GROUP
NATIONAL PRIDE • GLOBAL EXCELLENCE
JOB OPPORTUNITY
The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd is looking to recruit a dynamic and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Legal Officer, Litigation.
Position: Legal Officer, Litigation
Reports to: Manager, Legal and Board Relations
Duty Station: Head Office
Description of Purpose:
To support the Company’s legal function through defending and instituting legal suits against the Company, overseeing criminal and civil prosecution, and handling all legal matters on behalf of the Company.

Key Result Areas:
• Represent the company in court in all legal matters, including drafting and reviewing court pleadings, preparing witnesses, and other obligations that may arise from time to time in relation to litigation to reduce litigation risks and defend the business through well-prepared representation.
• Supervise the conduct of debt collection matters by receiving and analyzing reports of external debt collectors and providing reports to the Manager Legal & Board Relations on the same.

• Receive and investigate notices of intention to sue, evaluate evidence available, and advise on the appropriate action to minimize the company’s exposure.
• Follow up on matters to ensure timely response to notices of intention to sue.

• Follow up on the prosecution of criminal cases through tracking and preparation of witness handling and following up with the police and DPP on reported cases.

• Maintain a criminal-cases log to ensure timely follow-up on the matters of risk and implement effective follow-up strategies to mitigate exposure and manage legal risk in the organization.

• Advise on adverts or stories to run and address any legal issues to ensure the company is protected.
• Carry out legal research and provide well-reasoned opinions and guidance on legal issues.
• Prepare monthly reports on all matters and provide any developments/trends in the laws governing the company.

• Other duties as may be assigned by the Manager Legal and Board Relations.

Education and Professional Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
• Enrolled and Practicing Advocate of the Courts of Judicature in Uganda.
• A Certificate in Trial Advocacy.
Working Experience:
• At least 2 years of post-enrollment work experience in the in-house legal department of a commercial organization of the size of New Vision or a reputable law firm.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Technical Competencies:
1. Excellent Communication and computer skills.
2. Excellent advocacy skills.
3. Analytical skills.
4. Evidence of advocacy in media rights and freedoms.
Behavioral Competencies:
1. Good interpersonal skills.
2. Teamwork skills.
3. Result-oriented.
4. Good problem-solving skills.
5. Ability to multitask.