LEGAL OFFICER(Uganda Post Limited) job vacancies

JOB TITLE: LEGAL OFFICER
Posat: 1 vacancy
Company:Uganda Post Limited
Deadline:Oct 28, 2013
Level: 4
Department: Company Secretariate
Reports To: Manager, Legal Services
 Job Purpose
To support the Manager, Legal Services to manage legal affairs of the Company and adequately defend the Organization and maintain a vibrant legal/secretarial image.

Responsibilities
Key Performance areas
1. Provide legal advice relating to civil dispute and criminal cases, locate, interview and guide witnesses
2. Conduct legal research for preparation of court cases in which the Organization has an interest
3. Provide necessary information to external lawyers for proper conduct and management of court case in which the Company has interest, attend court sessions an assist in trials
4. Represent the Company in courts of law and tribunals
5. Represent the Company in any labor disputes in line with the Human Resource guidelines and policies for the Company
6. Prepare legal documents on instruction of the supervisor
7. Interpret legal documents and enlighten staff on relative legal affairs
8. Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to the Supervisor
9. Attend meetings of all relevant Management committees in
the absence of the Legal Services
10. Attend to correspondences as assigned
11. Any other task as assigned from time to time

Key performance indicators
1. Concluding outstanding court cases
2. Submit reports on milestones registered
3. Legal compliance throughout the Company

 Required Qualifications and Competences
1. Honours’ Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree
2. Diploma in Legal practice
3. Enrolled advocate of the High Court
4. Two (2) years’ relevant working experience
5. Good communication, organization and public relations skills
6. Good knowledge of basic computer applications
7. Demonstrable proficiency in Legal research

How to apply:   
Uganda Post Limited T/A Posta Uganda is inviting qualified persons who meet the stated minimum requirements to apply for the following vacancies which exist within the Company. Interested candidates should send their application letter, attach copies of academic credentials and a detailed CV, to the address below within Two (2) weeks from Monday 14th October 2013.
The Head,
 Department of Human Resource and Administration
Posta Uganda,
 P.O. Box 7106,
 Kampala
Please Note that:
1. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
2. Candidates who do not receive feedback within a month’s time from the deadline should consider their applications unsuccessful. Only qualifying shortlisted candidates will be contacted.