We are a Total Communications Provider offering diverse
products, services and solutions in Telecommunications.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified, competent and
dynamic individuals for the Position of Head of Legal & Regulatory Affairs.
Head of Legal & Regulatory Affairs
Reporting: The
Head of Legal & Regulatory Affairs is an Executive Management position
reporting directly to the Managing Director.
Job purpose: To
advise and implement legal, regulatory and board policies, systems, plans and
to proactively prosecute the best interests of the company at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead
a team of legal and regulatory managers in implementing the Uganda telecom
strategy.
- Responsible
for all legal matters e.g. preparation of contracts, statutory instruments
and any other registration.
- Responsible
for the Board of Directors’ matters e.g. preparation of memos, meetings
and minutes.
- Ensuring
full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and for
ensuring that decisions of the Board of Directors are implemented
- Ensuring
that the organization complies with relevant legislation and regulation,
and keep board members informed of their legal responsibilities..
- Ensuring
adherence to governance structures and mechanisms, corporate conduct
within the organization’s regulatory environment, board and shareholder
meetings, compliance with legal, regulatory and listing requirements
- Ensuring
the proper negotiation of contracts, risk management, property
administration and organization, and provide advice on corporate
governance issues to both Management and Board
- Interpret
and communicate to management policies laid down by the Board of Directors
and Government and monitor the implementation of such policies.
- To
maintain full record of all Company Assets and ensure their safe
protection.
- Responsible
for public relations of the company.
- Supervise
the Purchasing function to ensure that the operations are in conformity
with the policies of the Company.
- Responsible
for the Security of the company’s physical assets and IP (Intellectual
Property).
Person specification:
- An
appropriate degree in Law
- A
post graduate diploma in legal practice.
- Membership
of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators will be an
added advantage.
- Should
have working experience of at least eight (8) years in legal practice of
which three (3) should be as Head of Corporate Legal & Regulatory
Division
- Should
possess excellent communication skills to people at all levels and
backgrounds
- Ability
to provide professional advice to the Board and Managing Director
- Hands-on
management style and proven experience of managing and motivating a Legal
and Regulatory team
- Strong
organizational, time management, negotiation, and communication skills
Utmost professional integrity
Applications from suitably qualified candidates should be
submitted to:
The Chief Human Resources & Administration Officer
Uganda Telecom
Rwenzori Courts
P.O Box 7171
Kampala.
Uganda Telecom
Rwenzori Courts
P.O Box 7171
Kampala.
Or recruitment@utl.co.ug
Closing Date: 2nd August 2012 at 17.00hrs.
Only successful candidates will be contacted