Legal Officer Job Opportunity in Uganda at Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

Job Title: Legal Officer

Objectives of the Assignment:
To address the internal and external legal aspects of the department and also handle its legal affairs in liaison with the relevant Government institutions, working with both the private and public sectors, carry out legal research, contribute to drafting legislation, drawing contracts and agreements and provide legal advice to management in regard to the petroleum sector

Duties and Responsibilities:
Reports to the Commissioner, Petroleum Exploration and production Department in performing the following:
• Ensure the provision of legal advice to management and ensure that the best legal approach is taken for business ventures. He/ She will advise management on matters of constitutional and national law; handle legal matters that involve international, public, and private law.
• Ensure provision of timely legal consideration where required and act as liaison with Solicitor General’s Office.
• Advise management on matters of compliance of upstream of upstream operators licensed in Uganda
• Any other duties as may be assigned by management

Key Deliverables:
• Quarterly analytical reports on legal matters pertaining to the Department’s business activities
• Reports and updates on various cases handled in the department
• Reports on legal issues that need the attention of management
• Database on legal issues and contract agreements for the Department.

Qualifications and Experience:
• Should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (Hons) and a diploma in legal practice or similar qualifications from a recognized institution with minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• A masters degree and/ training in energy/ petroleum law will be added advantage
• Practical working experience in the public Service or private sector


How to Apply:
The ministry of Energy and mineral Development now invites eligible individuals to indicate their interest in providing the said services. Those interested must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (CV, indicating detailed qualifications, expertise and experience in similar assignments)
Applicants must indicate the positions applied for in the upper right hand corner of the outer envelope

Application letters accompanied by copies of cv with 3 referees, academic certificates, transcripts and other relevant documents must be delivered to
Amber House Second Floor Room, A203
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development,
P.O.Box 7270, Kampala, Uganda. Location: Amber House
Plot 29/33 Kampala Tel:256-414-311111, Fax: 256414320437

Closing Date: 4:00pm 11th November, 2011