Legal Officer

JOB PURPOSE

To provide effective legal services for creation and delivery of commercial value.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in assessing legal implications in the Authority’s dealings with licensed entities and other operators who carry on other business that falls within the purview of the URBRA Act and other pertinent laws and regulations.
• Handle the Complaints Desk and ensure timely resolution of complaints.
• Prepare summarized report on complaints, on a monthly basis or at other intervals as the need may arise
• Participate in monitoring enactments of laws and regulations and assess their impact on the operations of the Authority.
• Participate in reviewing drafting regulations & Guidelines
• Conduct legal research to support internal and external counsel.
• Provide legal advice to the Authority.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

1. Minimum qualifications

• An Honors Bachelor’s degree of Laws from a recognized University.
• Post graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
• Advocate of the High Court of Uganda

2. Working Experience

Minimum of 2 (Two) years’ post enrolment, relevant working experience in a reputable organization.

COMPETENCES

1. Technical

• Knowledge of legal and regulatory provisions
• Strategic Planning and Implementation
• Negotiation skills
• Analytical skills

2. Behavioural

• Communication skills both verbal and written
• Leadership skills
• Decision making
• Interpersonal skills
• Confidentiality 

 HOW TO APPLY:

Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit applications complete with an application letter, CV (include names, address and daytime contacts of three referees) and copies of academic certificates by email to recruitment@urbra.go.ug

The above documents should be attached to the email as one PDF document. Applications should ONLY have the position name in the subject line.

Or hand delivered to:

The Chief Executive Officer  

Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority  

Plot 1, Clement Hill Road, 5th Floor

P.O. Box 7561 Kampala, Uganda

The deadline for receiving applications; Friday 2nd June 2023 at 5:00pm

Only candidates who follow the above instructions and meet the minimum requirements shall be contacted.