• Commercial contract negotiation, drafting, review, management and supporting various functions in the business; • Management of litigation for and against the company including stewardship of external counsel; • Providing appropriate advice, legal and business support to business team leaders; • Advising on employment/employee related matters and management of internal disputes between employees and the company; • Providing or co-coordinating the secretarial services to the various Boards of Directors, including preparation for Board and Board Committee meetings and issue of Agenda; drafting of minutes, reports and resolutions; drawing and filing Statutory Returns and implementing Board directives for the group; • Providing leadership in Corporate Governance; • Dealing with correspondence and writing reports, ensuring decisions made are communicated to the relevant stakeholders; • Monitoring changes in relevant legal and regulatory environment, and taking appropriate action including overseeing the systems/processes that ensure the Group complies with all applicable codes; • Liaising with external regulatory bodies and advisors such as lawyers and auditors; • Any other duties assigned by the CEO and/or Group Company Secretary.

• A Ugandan citizen. • Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a reputable university; • Advocate and member of the Uganda Law Society holding a valid practicing certificate; • At least 3 years post admission experience in a reputable organization with a strong commercial law focus and a good appreciation of corporate law; • A good working knowledge of company law; • Certified Secretary (CS) and/or experience in company secretarial practice will be an added advantage; • Attention to detail and strong organizational and planning skills; • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; • Computer literate with good proficiency in MS Word. • High personal integrity; • Good negotiation and leadership skills; • Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills; • Strong commercial focus

To apply for this job email your details to hr@icea.co.ug