Legal Officer-Litigation

Position: Legal Officer, Litigation

Reports to: Manager, Legal and Board Relations

Duty Station: Head Office

Key Result Areas:

• Represent the company in court in all legal matters including drafting and reviewing court pleadings, preparing witnesses and other obligations that may arise from time to time in relation to litigation in order to manage litigation risks and defend the business through well prepared representation.
• Supervise the conduct of debt collection matters by receiving and analyzing reports of external debt collectors and providing reports to the Manager Legal & Board
• Relations on the same.
• Receive and investigate notices of intention to sue, evaluate evidence available and advise on most appropriate action in order to minimize the company’s exposure.
• Follow up on matters to ensure timely response to notices of intention to sue.
• Follow up on prosecution of criminal cases through tracking and preparation of witnesses and following up with police and DPP on reported cases.
• Maintain a criminal-cases log to ensure timely follow up on the matters and to guide on decision making.
• Train staff on legal issues in order to create awareness and appreciation of the law as well as manage legal risk through awareness.
• Advise on adverts or stories to run and address any foreseen legal issues to ensure the company is protected.
• Carry out legal research in order to provide well-reasoned opinions and advice that promotes business by minimizing legal suit risk and loss.

Education and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Law.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
• Enrolled and Practicing Advocate of the Courts of Judicature in Uganda.
• A certificate in Trial Advocacy.

Working Experience:

• At least 2 years’ post enrollment work experience in the in-house legal department of commercial organization of the size of New Vision or a reputable law firm.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Technical Competences:

i Excellent Communication and computer skills. ii. Excellent advocacy skills. iii. Analytical skills

iv. Evidence of advocacy in media rights and freedoms

Behavioral Competences:

i. Good Interpersonal skills ii. Team work skills ili. Good sense of judgment iv. Analytical skills

v. Good communication skills vi. Ability to be flexible

Interested candidates who meet the requirements should email their applications, copies of academic certificates and cvs to. recruitment@newvision.co.ug. DEADLINE Friday 28th February 2025