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• Give
  legal guidance in line with the Laws of Uganda and other relevant Laws
  during the formulation of appropriate policies and procedures and other
  forms of decision making, for efficient operations of the Board.
• Prepare,
  review, amend and interpret legal documents drafted by or sent to the Board
  in conformity with conventional legal standards.
• Represent
  the Board at legal proceedings in Courts of Law and Tribunals and attend
  to complaints instituted against the Board to safeguard its interests.
• Maintain
  a database of cases and complaints against the Board for ease of reference
  and follow up.
• Monitor
  the progress of legal transactions to ensure that appropriate actions are
  taken at the right time
• Maintain
  strategic linkages with key stakeholders such as office of the Solicitor
  General and the legal fraternity for ease of consultations.
• Carryout
  necessary research required to provide legal guidance to the Board.
• Draft
  instructions to the Board legal Counsel as may be necessary.
• Perform
  any other related duties as will be assigned from time to time by the
  supervisor.

• Legally
  compliant Board policies and procedures
• Legally
  insulated agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and other legal
  documents.
• Effective
  legal representation in Courts of Law and Tribunals.
• A
  comprehensive database of cases and complaints against the Board.
• Prompt
  legal advice and or measures.
• An
  effective consultative network with the legal fraternity.

• The
  applicant for the Senior Legal Officer job must hold an Honours Bachelor’s
  Degree in Laws.
• Master’s
  Degree in Law is an added advantage
• Postgraduate
  diploma in legal practice
• Enrolled
  Advocate of the High Court with a valid practicing certificate.
• Registered
  member of the Uganda Law Society.
• A
  minimum of six years of working experience as a Legal Officer offering
  legal services in the public sector or reputable organization(s) in the
  private sector.
• Legal
  research, investigative and analytical skills.
• Good
  Computer skills in Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Presentation
  application.
• Excellent
  interpersonal, report writing and presentation skills.
• Personal
  Qualities: Accountability,
  Confidentiality, Team-work, Innovativeness and Professionalism.

• Age
  Limit: Between 35 to 45
  years old

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