Law Jobs Uganda, Manager Legal Services Vacancy- Posta Uganda

Job Title: MANAGER LEGAL SERVICES (Position: 1)
Position Reports to: Company Secretary
Department: Company Secretariat

JOB PURPOSE:

Support the Company Secretary to manage the legal affairs of the company. He/she will be expected to adequately defend the company, and maintain a vibrant legal/secretarial image.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Draft leases/licenses, tenancy agreements, and other legal documents.
• Provide legal advice on civil disputes and advise courts on criminal cases.
• Guide external advocates on management of court cases.
• Represent the company in courts of law.
• Act as Company Secretary in absence of the incumbent.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPITENCIES:

• Bachelor of Laws Degree (Honours).
• Diploma in Legal Practice of Uganda
• Enrolled advocate of the high court.
• Valid practicing certificate.
• Possession of professional secretarial qualification (ICSA) will be an added advantage.
• Five (05) years relevant working experience in company secretarial work, litigation or conveying.

Other specifications:

• Demonstrable proficiency in drafting and minute taking.
• Good knowledge of basic computer applications, especially MS Office packages.
• Good communication, organization and public relations skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information.

How to Apply for this Job
Interested candidates who meet the criteria specified should send application letters attaching copies of academic documents, a detailed CV, as well as names and contacts of three referees to reach the address below by close of business on 13th August 2010.

The Head HR and Administration
Uganda Post Limited (Posta Uganda)
Plot 35 Kampala Road
P.O. Box 7106
Kampala

N.B.
• Posta Uganda is an equal opportunity employer; any form of lobbying or canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered
• Please quote the title of the job being applied for on the top left hand side of the envelope
• Candidates who do not receive feedback within a month’s time from the deadline should consider their applications unsuccessful.