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The Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media, which attract and serve unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. Nation Media Group is Uganda’s most influential media house, operating the Daily Monitor. Saturday Monitor and Sunday Monitor newspapers, 93.3 KFM, 90.4 Dembe FM, NTV Uganda, Spark TV, Nation Courier Service and the Monitor Business Directory.
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Kampala, Uganda
Nation Media Group (NMG) is East Africa’s leading independent media house, dedicated to informing, educating, and entertaining audiences through high-quality journalism and innovative media solutions that uphold democratic values and foster socio-economic development. With a proud legacy dating back to 1959, NMG has evolved from a single newspaper into a multimedia powerhouse operating across print, broadcast, and digital platforms in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Renowned for its editorial independence, credibility, and journalistic excellence, the Group has earned widespread recognition and numerous regional and international accolades.
NMG offers a dynamic and inclusive work culture that champions integrity, creativity, and continuous professional development, attracting top talent with opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and hybrid work arrangements. At the heart of its business model lies a commitment to digital transformation and audience-centric content delivery, supported by data-driven strategies and cutting-edge technologies.
Guided by core values of trust, innovation, respect, and social responsibility, the Group actively engages in impactful CSR initiatives focused on education, health, youth empowerment, and environmental sustainability. As a media giant with an expansive reach and a loyal audience base, Nation Media Group continues to shape public discourse and influence change across the region. For more information, visit www.nationmedia.com.
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Deadline:
20 Dec 2024
Job Title
Legal Officer - Monitor Publications job at Nation Media Group
Nation Media Group
Job Description
Job Title: Legal Officer - Monitor Publications
Organisation: Nation Media Group (NMG)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
To provide comprehensive legal advisory services to NMG Uganda, ensuring that it complies with the applicable regulatory framework, protecting its interests and contributing to the achievement of its business and strategic goals.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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Deadline: 20th December 2024
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How to Apply
Responsibilities:
Provide legal representation and support to NMG Uganda in its transactions and business processes.
Oversee the full digitization of the Legal department’s contract management system.
Implement the Legal department’s digital initiatives and processes.
Develop and implement a proactive legal diagnostic framework.
Continuously monitor the regulatory framework and company policies to ensure strict adherence by NMG Uganda.
Build internal legal capacity by conducting companywide trainings aimed at avoiding legal and reputational exposure.
Actively participate in the reviewing and updating of all existing company policies and origination of new ones.
Ensure that there are sufficient insurance policies to insulate the company, its staff and assets against risks and loss, and follow up on insurance claims settlement.
Ensure that the company’s intellectual property is up to date and duly registered.
Liaise with the company’s external lawyers, auditors, tax experts and other consultants on varied matters.
Carry out periodic reviews of the company’s compliance risk register.
Support the administrative function and processes of the company.
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Qualifications:
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a recognised institution
Post graduate diploma in legal practice
Certificate of enrolment as an advocate of the High Court of Uganda
Valid practicing certificate
Experience:
Five (5) years of post-enrolment experience as an advocate in legal practice or as in-house legal counsel.
Core Competencies:
Behavioural competencies:
Integrity and transparency
Analytical thinking and problem solving
Ability and willingness to keep learning
Excellence and attention to detail
Teamwork and good interpersonal skills
Innovativeness
Self-drive and result oriented
Technical Competencies
Deep understanding of the regulatory framework of the media and technology sector.
Ability to carry out comprehensive legal research to support business and strategic decision making.
Ability to devise legal solutions for complex business situations.
Ability to manage and coordinate interests and obligations of various internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to draft various types of legal documents and briefs.
Experience in case management, litigation and court processes.
Ability to develop and review processes and policies.
Ability to influence and negotiate
