Legal Officer Job at Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

Legal Officer Job Post

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2023 - 2024

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: June 16 2023

Hiring Organization: Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

Job Details:

Reporting to the Senior Legal Officer, the successful candidate shall be required to perform the following duties;

Main Duties And Responsibilities
• Assist the Departments in reviewing existing policies and procedures in accordance with relevant laws
• Conduct research, interpret laws and regulations and prepare legal opinion and briefs in respect to legal matters.
• Defend and represent UNBS in legal proceedings such as litigation, mediation, arbitration, negotiations in line with departmental policies and procedures.
• Prosecute Criminal offences created under the numerous Acts and legislations pertaining to UNBS
• Assist in drafting contracts, M.O.Us and other legal documents;
• Train and orient staff on laws and regulations relevant for UNBS’ operation.
• Verify all legal documents before filing/safe custody including bid guarantees and performance bonds submission.
• Translate and interpret contract and legal documents to UNBS staff
• Maintain and update a database of the status of all court matters involving UNBS
• Prepare memoranda and briefs with accurate information on all case files after each Court attendance.
• Prepare and submit monthly, Quarterly, Semi-annual and annual reports in accordance with timelines given
• Perform any other related duties as required by the Supervisor in relation to the approved work plan.

Qualifications and other requirements
• A Honours Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University/Institution.
• At least 2 years of prior experience in Legal Practice
• Membership of ULS with a valid Practicing Certificate
• Must be an advocate of the High Court
• High level of integrity and professionalism, Knowledge of the legislative, strategic and operational framework of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards
• Must be computer literate with skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet applications
• Age: Between 25 and 35 years.
The successful candidate must be presentable, a person of integrity, with good communication ability, a high level of professionalism and a team player.

Application procedure

UNBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all eligible Ugandans are encouraged to apply.
Details of the above Job Requirements can be found on UNBS Website: www.unbs.go.ug
Mode of Application
i) Follow the Link https://hrm.unbs.go.ug/jobs/apply
ii) Use your Email Address for Registration
iii) Fill in all Tabs as per the Application
iv) Attach your updated CV with Mobile Telephone Numbers, Copies of Academic/Professional Qualifications and National Identity Card (NIN) under the Tab for Documents
v) Complete your Application by clicking the Tab for “Submit Application”
vi) No Hand Delivered Applications will be received Please Note
i) Any form of Canvassing will lead to Automatic Disqualification.
ii) UNBS does not request for any Payments or favors at any stage of Recruitment
iii) Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted
iv) Applications are open from 5th to 16th June 2023, 5.00pm.