Legal Officer
Location | Kampala, Uganda |
Date Posted | March 14, 2020 |
Category | Legal Management NGO |
Job Type | Contract |
Currency | UGX |
Description

UAERA is a membership organization whose main objectives are;
- To identify, mobilize, coordinate and promote interests of Private External Employment Recruitment Agencies in Uganda and its members.
- To promote the collective business interests of members while protecting the best interests of our customers.
- To provide a forum for the exchange of information among member agencies and to communicate the value, benefits and scope of external recruitment.
- To monitor and respond to any changes to review related industry procedures and to offer recommendations for changes and/or improvements which are collectively beneficial
Reports to: Executive Director
Contract Type: Service Contract
PRIMARY WORKING RELATIONSHIP: With the Executive Director
DETAILED JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Understand the migrants contracts signed before travel.
2) Negotiating settlements on behalf of our members out of court
3) Giving legal advice to various departments and members.
4) Drafting, vetting and approving legal documents
5) Assisting in debt recovery.
6) Liaising with the external Advocates on cases filed in court against UAERA
7) Reviewing and assessing Third Party Claims.
8) Any other duties assigned
Qualities
1. Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
2. Excellent interpersonal skills
3. Language proficiency and writing skills
4. Basic knowledge of the Industry.
5. Telephone Etiquette
6. Organizing Planning and coordinating skills
7. Computer literacy skills (Office based applications);
8. Excellent organizing and coordination skills;
9. Confidentiality, Diligence & Reliability;
10. Excellent typing skills;
11. Good time managing skills;
12. Excellent interpersonal skills;
13. Analytical Ability
14. Excellent customer relations skills.
Requirements
1. Bachelors of Law Degree from recognized university and a post graduate diploma from LDC.
2. Proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite and packages.
3. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a large and reputable firm/ Organization.
Applying Instructions
Interested candidates should send your application letter, current curriculum vitae and photocopies of academic certificate to:
recruitment827@gmail.com