To prepare and review the commissions legal cases, instruments and documents and to carry out research in order to provide advice that protects the commissions interests

Primary Tasks/Responsibilities
• To carry out legal research relating to the Commission’s operations.
• To prepare legal opinions and participate in the provision of legal advice in respect of the day-to-day operations of the Commission.
• To represent the Commission in court cases which are not sourced to external lawyers.
• To prepare contracts/agreements, legal documents/instruments arising out of the operations of the Commission.
• To liaise with the insurance service providers in claim settlement and follow up insurance claims by the Commission, staff and third parties claiming compensation from the commission.
• In conjunction with other Directorates, participate in review and negotiations of licenses and
• agreements, and processes leading to the resolution of disputes relating to the Commission’s operations.
• To provide input into proposed regulatory frameworks and Guidelines as deemed necessary for the effective regulation of the sector.
• To coordinate and participate in all dispute resolution proceedings such as arbitration, Mediation, Reconciliation in respect of licensing and licensed operators.
• To ensure adequate insurance coverage of the Commission’s assets and its other risks as part of UCC’s risk management strategy; and

Education and Professional qualifications
• A Master’s Degree in Law
• A Bachelor’s degree in Law
• Diploma in Legal practice; and
• An enrolled advocate of the High Court of Uganda
Working Experience
• Four (4) years’ experience in legal practice in a similar corporate setting.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Technical
• Knowledge of the licensing process
• Stakeholder management
• Strategic planning
• Task management
• Business alignment

Behavioral
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Customer focus
• Integrity