Legal Counsel (1 Position)
Full time @UNBS posted 5 hours ago in Legal Services Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 22566
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 3 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Transport
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
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Job Type Full time
Job Description
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
UNBS is a Government Agency responsible for Standardization, Quality Assurance, Metrology, and Laboratory Testing (SQMT), with the objective of promoting fair trade and protecting consumers and the environment against harmful commodities.
UNBS invites suitably qualified Ugandans to apply for the following positions:
1. Legal Counsel (1 Position)
Reports To: Executive Director
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice to Management and the National Standards Council.
- Coordinate drafting and review of legal instruments and documents.
- Oversee legal proceedings and alternative dispute resolution.
- Manage external lawyers and represent UNBS in courts.
- Draft and negotiate contracts and Memoranda of Understanding.
- Supervise prosecution of offenders.
- Coordinate National Standards Council meetings and records.
- Review organizational policies and provide legal guidance.
- Supervise departmental staff performance.
- Prepare work plans, budgets, and reports.
- Perform any other duties assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Law (LLM).
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB).
- Professional qualification in ICSA.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
- Membership of Uganda Law Society with a valid Practicing Certificate.
- Advocate of the High Court.
- At least nine (9) years’ experience, including five (5) years in a supervisory role.
- Experience in corporate, legal, and board affairs.
- Proven leadership, risk management, and internal control skills.
- High integrity, innovation, and self-drive.
- Age: 35–55 years.
Competencies
- Leadership and teamwork.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- ICT proficiency (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet applications).
- Knowledge of UNBS legislative and operational framework.
Application Procedure
UNBS is an Equal Opportunities Employer and all eligible Ugandans are encouraged to apply.
Details of the job requirements can be found on the UNBS website: www.unbs.go.ug
Mode of Application
- Follow the link: https://hrm.unbs.go.ug/jobs/apply
- Use your email address for registration.
- Fill in all tabs as required in the application.
- Attach the following under the Documents tab:
- Updated CV with mobile telephone numbers.
- Copies of Academic and Professional Qualifications.
- National Identity Card (NIN).
- Complete your application by clicking “Submit Application.”
- No hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
Please Note
- Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
- UNBS does not request any payments or favors at any stage of recruitment.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Applications are open from 22nd June 2026 to 3rd July 2026, 5:00 PM.
- Click the GREEN BUTTON “APPLY FOR THE JOB“
- You will be re-directed to the Source/Application Procedure.
- Read the Job description attached.
- Apply using the Instructions Provided.
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