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Senior Legal Officer (Civil Litigations and Advisory) job at National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is a semi-autonomous institution, established in May 1995, as the principal agency in Uganda, charged with the responsibility of coordinating, monitoring, regulating and supervising environmental management in the country.
NEMA spearheads the development of environmental policies, laws, regulations, standards and guidelines; and guides Government on sound environment management in Uganda. In doing this, NEMA contributes to social-economic development and wise use of natural resources, focusing on providing support to Government’s main goal of ensuring sustainable development contributing to the National Vision, the National Development Plan (NDP), regional and global commitments including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Are you looking for Legal jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Senior Legal Officer (Civil Litigations and Advisory) job at National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
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Deadline:
14 Aug 2025
Job Title
Senior Legal Officer (Civil Litigations and Advisory) job at National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Legal Officer (Civil Litigations and Advisory)
Organization: National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Public Administration & Government
Category: Legal
Application Deadline: Thursday, August 14, 2025
Job Summary
The Senior Legal Officer will lead the management of Civil Litigation and Advisory Services, ensuring effective legal representation and support for the Authority’s operations and compliance.
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.
Applicants should submit their application as one PDF file to ed@nema.go.ug by Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Applications not in a single PDF file or received after the deadline will not be considered.
Candidates may apply for up to two positions only.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Any lobbying of the Executive Director, Board, or other authorities will lead to automatic disqualification.
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How to Apply
Lead the development and execution of the section’s work plans and budgets, and prepare timely reports including updates on court cases.
Coordinate NEMA’s legal representation in all civil litigation matters.
Manage witnesses and evidence to secure successful outcomes in civil cases.
Provide legal advice and support on legislative drafting processes.
Offer legal guidance on Multilateral Environmental Agreements, Treaties, and Conventions during negotiations and implementation.
Represent NEMA in Civil Courts at all jurisdictional levels.
Support training and assist with drafting bylaws and ordinances for Local Governments.
Oversee the negotiation and drafting of legal documents.
Provide comprehensive legal advisory services to the Authority.
Supervise, mentor, and appraise legal staff.
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
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Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized university.
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
Master’s Degree in Law.
Enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda.
Valid practicing certificate (except where exempted for government employment).
Experience
Minimum of three (3) years post-qualification experience in legal practice with a focus on civil litigation in Uganda.
Key Competencies & Skills
Strong leadership, team building, and supervisory skills.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation abilities.
Proficiency in scholarly legal writing and publications.
Strong analytical and presentation skills.
Competence in financial and human resource management.
Exceptional report writing capabilities.
Resource mobilization expertise.
Risk management skills.
Advanced Information Communication Technology (ICT) proficiency.
Excellent command of English language.
