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Job Summary

Job Title:
Principal Legal Officer
Employer:
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Contract
Job Category:
Legal Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Monday, 19 January 2026

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Contract

Deadline: 

19 Jan 2026

Principal Legal Officer job at Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

Job Description

The incumbent will be responsible to the Permanent Secretary for performing the following duties: providing technical support to the Ministry on legal matters related to its operations; and preparing and drafting Memoranda of Understanding and agreements in accordance with relevant national and international laws.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to the Ministry on legal matters pertaining to its operations.

  • Prepare and draft Memoranda of Understanding and agreements in accordance with relevant national and international laws.

  • Review contracts, agreements, resolutions, policies, and bills to ensure compliance with applicable national and international laws.

  • Research and prepare legal briefs and submissions on matters related to the Ministry.

  • Maintain a database of the Ministry’s legal matters and documents for future reference.

  • Support the Ministry in the formulation of legal and regulatory instruments.

  • Prepare work plans, budgets, and periodic reports for the Section.

  • Supervise and appraise staff within the Section.

  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

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