Job Title:    Legal Officer

Organisation: Aldelia Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Head of Legal

About the Company:

Aldelia is a global leading human resources company founded in 2005 and specialised in recruitment, outsourcing and payroll management services to blue-chip multinationals and fast-growing SMEs. The group operates in more than 30 countries across all industries and disciplines on four continents. Our mission is to create a better future for people by delivering compliant, world-class and innovative HR solutions to the companies and communities we serve.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:   The position holder shall have the following responsibilities:

• • Monitor and analyze existing national/international laws and regulations, changes (including draft form) which may impact the Company and advise on their interpretation and application/ enforcement.
  • Under take legal research work.
  • Provide timely legal opinions (written or oral) and legal support to all aspects of the company’s day-to-day operations.
  • Prepare, draft and where applicable review contracts, documents, and correspondence to be signed by the company.
  • Participate in negotiations with service providers, contractors, joint venture partners, public authorities and other stakeholders.
  • Provide legal support in litigation by and against company.
  • Communicate with external counsel and internal departments to schedule meetings, interviews and participate in dispute resolution and settlement processes.
  • Whenever and as often as necessary, coordinate and share experiences with partners, authorities and the midstream legal function.
  • Identify potential legal and contractual risks in the company’s day-to-day operations and propose mitigation measures.
  • Contribute to improve skills and know-how, by sharing expertise and participating in legal staff training awareness sessions.
  • Prepare relevant reports weekly, quarterly, annual for internal and HQ purposes.
  • Coordinate timely signing process of contracts.
  • Coordinate timely and consistent payment of all fees and invoices related to the legal section.
  • Maintain proper filing system and ensure that documentation is appropriately preserved.
  • Contribute to improve skills and know-how.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Qualification: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized University, Post graduate diploma in Legal Practice

Experience:

• Not exceeding 3-5 years after graduation.
• Basic understanding of oil and gas contracts and Uganda’s legal and regulatory framework for the oil and gas industry.
• Contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and international business environment.
• Very good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to cope with and work in high pressure environment.