Legal Officer Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)

To advise and manage legal risks that arise because of the PAU undertaking its Statutory mandate of a Regulator in the Oil and Gas industry, including legal representation in Courts of Law, legal compliance, and legal advice on various issues that may arise.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• A Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Law from an internationally recognized institution.
• A Postgraduate diploma in legal practice from the Law Development Centre (LDC) or its equivalent.
• Enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda

ADDED ADVANTAGE:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
• Three (3) years of relevant work experience

Roles and Responsibilities
• Provide legal advice to the PAU on issues arising or related to the PAU operations.
• Draft contracts for the PAU and ensure that the contracts are in compliance with the laws.
• Participate in negotiation of all agreements in which PAU has interest
• Represent and defend the PAU in Courts of Law and Tribunals
• Liaise with external counsel and ensure effective representation of the PAU by external legal counsel.
• Review the existing Legal and Regulatory framework and identify areas that need amendment.
• Support the development and implementation of relevant policies, processes, and procedures to achieve the PAU’s strategic aims.
• Conduct legal due diligence and risk assessment to determine whether the PAU’s policies and procedures are compliant with the law.
• Research and evaluate different legal risk factors regarding the PAU’s operations
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on potential legal issues.
• Monitoring and updating staff on any legal and policy changes
• Aid in the development and implementation of the Department work plans and budget.

Skills and Competencies
• Excellent Leadership Skills
• Strong Analytical and Report Writing Skills
• Very good Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Stakeholder Management Skills
• Strong Negotiation Skills
• Good Communication Skills