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Legal Officer job at Petroleum Authority (PAU) | Apply Now

Are you looking for Legal Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Legal Officer job at Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)

Entebbe, Uganda

Full-time

Deadline: 

14 Mar 2024

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda, also known as the Uganda National Petroleum Authority, is governmental organisation that regulates the petroleum industry in Uganda, the third-largest economy in the East African Community.

Legal Officer job at Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)

Petroleum Authority of Uganda

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.

  • 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.


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  • 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

  • Three (3) years of relevant work experience

  • Excellent Leadership Skills

  • Strong Analytical and Report Writing Skills

  • Very good Interpersonal Skills

  • Excellent Stakeholder Management Skills

  • Strong Negotiation Skills

  • Good Communication Skills

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