Senior Legal Officer- (Civil Litigations and Advisory) at National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Kampala, Uganda

Job description

JOB TITLE

Senior Legal Officer- (Civil Litigations and Advisory)

DEPARTMENT

Office of the Executive Director

REPORTS TO

Manager Legal and Corporate Affairs

SALARY SCALE

NEMA E4

SUPERVISES

Legal Officers (Civil and Advisory)

NO OF POSITIONS

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To spearhead management of the Civil Litigation and Advisory Services

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Spearhead the development and implementation of section Work Plans, Budgets and prepare timely reports including status reports of court cases
• Coordinate legal representation of NEMA in all civil matters
• Effectively manage witnesses and evidence to ensure successful civil litigation
• Provide legal support to legislative drafting processes
• Provide legal support to Multi-Lateral Environmental Agreements, Treaties and Conventions negotiations and implementation
• Coordinate representation of NEMA in Civil Courts at all levels
• Support training and assist in the formulation of bye laws and ordinances for Local Governments
• Coordinate negotiation and drafting of legal documents
• Provide Legal Advisory services to the Authority
• Supervise and appraise staff
• Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

An Honors Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized University;

Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice

A Master’s Degree in Law

Be enrolled as an advocate of the High Court of Uganda.

Possess a valid practicing certificate, except if working in a government institution

EXPERIENCE:

Should have at least a minimum of three (3) years post qualification relevant professional working experience in legal practice with a focus on civil litigation in Uganda

KEY COMPETENCIES/ SKILLS
• Leadership, team building and supervision skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent scholarly writing and publication skills
• Excellent analytical and presentation skills
• Financial and human resource management skills
• Excellent report writing sklls
• Resource Mobilization skills
• Risk management skills
• Excellent Information Communication Technology skills
• Excellent command of the English language

NOTE: Potential candidates should fill the attached form, attaching requisite academic transcripts and certificates . The form should be submitted to ed@nema.go.ug not later than 14th August 2025 at 5:00 P.M.