Job Title: LEGAL MANAGER
About this Job:
Key responsibilities
• Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of staff and resources in the
• Provide legal advisory services to all departments . within the Organization including providing independent legal advice and judgment to mitigate any legal risks.
• Manage all litigations against the organization including external lawyers involved in litigation as well as review, analyzing and interpreting laws, regulations and judicial decisions. Prepare the organization witness for testimony or appearance in court.
• Provide support in contract negotiations and management including review of all contractual agreements for the organization and providing recourse options for non-performing contractors.
• Advice the relevant departments on the perfection of securities.
• Manage the annual securities audits and advise on the remedial process,
• Facilitate legal recovery of Non Performing Assets for the Organization.
• Undertake research on current legal developments and prepare and circulate briefs to relevant departments.
• Prepare and facilitate staff training on specific legal matters affecting the organization including dissemination of appropriate legal requirements to various departments.
• Provide secretarial Services to the Board Credit Committee of the Organization including timely preparation and circulation of minutes for the Board Committee meetings.
• Participate In and offer legal advise to the various Organizations’ Management Committees,
Requirement:
Qualifications and skills required
• LIB degree. (LIB)
• Diploma in Law from the Law Development Centre.
• A Masters degree will be an added advantage
• A minimum of five years legal experience ideally in a leading organization, with a proven track record in litigation management.
• Proven track record of providing accurate and effective legal counsel.
• Proven track record of adding value to an organization through the development of comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risk and penalties
How to apply:
If you feel you match the above competencies, please submit your application letter together with a full CV indicating 3 key referees, Academic transcripts and testimonials to:
PKF Consulting Limited, P. 0. Sex 24544 Kampala, Plot 37, Yusuf Lule Road not later than 13th April 2012, quoting Ref: PKFC/P029/22/13 on the envelope.
