Legal Officer

1. Provide legal advice on civil and criminal matters, and identify, interview, and guide relevant witnesses.

2. Conduct legal research to support the preparation and execution of cases involving the organization.

3. Liaise with external counsel by providing timely and accurate information for effective case management.

4. Represent Posta Uganda in courts of law, tribunals, and labour dispute forums, ensuring compliance with HR and organizational policies.

5. Draft legal documents as directed by the Supervisor, Legal Services.

6. Interpret legal documents and offer legal awareness to staff across departments.

7. Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on legal matters to the supervisor.

8. Attend management committee meetings in the absence of the Manager, Legal Services.

9. Handle legal correspondences and perform other duties as assigned.

Key Performance Indicators

• Resolution of pending legal and court cases.

• Timely submission of legal progress and milestone reports.

• High standards of legal compliance across the organization.

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – Honors

• Diploma in Legal Practice

• Must be an enrolled advocate of the High Court with at least two (2) years of post-enrollment experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience

Required Competencies

• Strong legal research and analytical skills

• Excellent communication, organization, and public relations abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic legal software tools

• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail