Senior Legal Officer Job Vacancies – Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA)
Job Title: Senior Legal Officer
Organisation: Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager Legal Services
About US:
The Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) was established pursuant to section 2 of the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority Act 2011, No. 15 of 2011. It is an autonomous body responsible for regulating the establishment, management and operation of retirement benefits schemes in Uganda in both private and public sectors. The Authority is responsible for supervising institutions which provide retirement benefit products and services.
Job Summary: The Senior Legal Officer will mainly identify legal issues within the organization and provide legal analysis and possible legal solutions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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 2011 and other pertinent laws and regulations.
- Interpret the URBRA Act and other pertinent laws and regulations, to assist in the enforcement together with its related regulations as the need may arise.
- Assist in managing the Complaints Desk
- Assist in monitoring enactments of laws and regulations and assess their impact on the operations of the Authority.
- Conduct legal research to support internal and external counsel
- Prepare summarized report on complaints, on a monthly basis or at other intervals as the need may arise.
- Provide legal advice to the Authority.
- Supervise staff in the department
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) Senior Legal Officer job opportunity must hold an honor’s Bachelor’s degree of Laws from a recognized University.
- Master’s degree in Law (LLM), Business Administration (MBA) or a related field from a recognized University is an added advantage.
- Post graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
- Advocate of the High Court of Uganda
- At least five years of post-enrolment relevant working experience out of which three (3) must have been at Legal Officer level in a reputable organization.
Competencies
Technical
- Knowledge of legal and regulatory provisions
- Strategic Planning and Implementation
- Negotiation skills
- Analytical skills
Behavioural
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Decision making
- Interpersonal skills
- Confidentiality
- Coaching and mentoring
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants may send applications accompanied by a comprehensive CV with 3 referees, copies of transcripts and certificates as well as other relevant academic credentials addressed to;
The Director General
Attn: Head Projects and Consultancy Department
Uganda Management Institute
Plot No. 44/52 Jinja Road, Kampala
P.O. Box 20131 Kampala, Uganda
Submit hard-copies to the address above or soft copies to consultancies@umi.ac.ug or umijobs2019@gmail.com
Deadline: Monday 21st December 2020.by 3:00pm