Legal Officer SWICO Uganda

JOB TITLE: LEGAL OFFICER
ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
(a) Department: Legal
(b) Reports to: Head Legal/Company Secretary
(c) Directly Supervises: None
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To handle litigation cases, either when the Company is sued or the Company is seeking legal redress;
and to carry out the day to day legal duties of the Department
KEY RESULT AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Result Area 1: Planning and organizing for the provision of legal and company secretarial services
(i) Participate in the formulation of work plans, budgets and strategies for the provision of legal services
(ii) Determine periodic performance targets for him/herself, and agree on them with the Manager Legal
Result Area 2: Providing legal services
(i) Participate in proper formatting of pleadings, timely and accurate typing of correspondence reports,
preparing reports and proofreading documents assigned to him/her
(ii) Participate in drafting and reviewing contracts/agreements, and other legal documents as assigned
(iii) Contribute to policy development and review, ensuring proper use of legal terminology, spelling,
business English and grammar and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, legal and statutory
requirements
(iv) Participate in handling litigation matters, where necessary liaising with external lawyers
(v) Carry out legal research, prepare pleadings and review progress of ongoing cases
(vi) Participate in handling matters of subrogation in liaison with claims staff and other stake holders,
and give the financial implications
(vii) Participate in monitoring changes in the relevant legislation and regulatory environment and giving
timely information to management
(viii) Conduct claims investigations when requested, and advise the Claims Department as necessary

(ix) Provide legal opinion/ counsel when requested
Result Area 3: Ensuring Legal and Statutory Compliance
(i) Participate in monitoring compliance with statutory obligations and advise management accordingly
(ii) Contribute to the provision of documentation and information for compliance purposes
Result Area 4: Contributing to Institutional Development
(i) Periodically assess own capacity development needs and propose appropriate programmes to address
the identified needs
(ii) Attend and actively participate in periodic meetings of the Legal Department, and take actions arising
from the meetings, as assigned
(iii) Contribute to the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports for departmental meetings and
management meetings
(iv) Take minutes at meetings whenever delegated by the Manager Legal
(v) Participate in the preparation and registration of legal documents
(vi) Represent the Company in legal matters as assigned
PERSON SPECIFICATION: Legal Officer
Minimum Academic and/or Professional Qualifications Necessary
Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Additional Training/Qualifications/Certification Necessary
• Practicing Certificate by the High Court
• IRAU Certification
Minimum Experience and Exposure Necessary
• A minimum of 1 year of work experience in Legal Practice in a reputable organization
• Experience in handling litigation matters and court processes
Key Knowledge Required
• Company Law
• Insurance Law
• Private sector working methods
• Good understanding of commercial legal matters
• IRA Regulations

Key Skills Necessary
• Report writing
• Communication skills
• Drafting legal documents
• Litigation skills
• Computer literacy, mostly MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Good command of written English
• Analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills
Other Qualities/Attributes
• Ability to discern
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Commitment to quality and thoroughness
• Innovativeness/Creativity
HOW TO APPLY:
Candidates who had already applied should not re-apply again. Interested persons can deliver
applications, detailed curriculum vitae and copies of academic qualifications with two referees addressed
to:
The Human Resource Manager,
Statewide Insurance Company Limited
Plot 1, Bombo Road P.O. Box 9393 Kampala – Uganda.
Please note that Friday 14th February, 2025 has been set as the deadline day for submission of
applications.