Location: Kampala, Uganda. Mobilized to Albert Lake, operation sites or other cities if required.
Primary function:
Responsible for monitoring litigation, coordinating court proceedings as well as managing resolution of potential and actual disputes for the company.
Responsibilities:
• Monitor litigation, attend court hearings, supervise external counsel and conduct case management.
• Provide legal support and advise all departments regarding the business operations, corporate compliance and all other legal matters of the company.
• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on company commercial contracts and other relevant company documents and agreements required for conduct of company business.
• Study laws and regulations, monitor changes in relevant legislation and assist to manage the legal risks in that regard.
• Represent the company in meetings, negotiations. discussions and other dealings with regulators. government authorities and other third parties. Review procurement contracts, provide legal advice, participate in negotiations and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support the compliance function with implementation and promotion of the company’s compliance work plan including due diligence tasks. review and monitoring of CNOOC’s anti-corruption and bribery risk mapping and risk mitigation plan.
• Participate in Compliance related engagements with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate the preparation, documentation, review
• and submission of periodic progress reports to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide support to Land Acquisition activities including review of contractor agreements and reports, attend meetings and support dispute resolution.
• Perform other duties assigned by Supervisor.
Requirements:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Law.
• A Postgraduate diploma in Legal Practice is a must.
• At least 4 years’ related working experience, preferably in the Oil & Gas Industry and in International companies.
Knowledge:
• Demonstrated experience in handling litigation/ arbitration and dispute resolution.
• Extensive knowledge of Ugandan and International laws, regulations and policies.
• Knowledge of commercial contracts and petroleum contracts.
To apply, visit the Aldelia Global Manpower website at https://app.beehire.com/invite/CB3L8VSHUq Please upload your CV, academic documents and application letter merged into one PDF. Your CV must have your contact information, academic qualifications (including a bachelor’s degree), nationality and 3 references. Deadline for receiving applications is Friday 7th June 2024 at 5:00 PM. “Women are encouraged to apply. We value diversity and are committed to foster gn inclusive workplace.”
