Job Title: Legal Advisor Location: Kampala, Uganda. Mobilized to Albert Lake, construction sites, or other cities if required. Primary function: • Responsible for monitoring litigation and court proceedings as well as managing resolution of potential and actual disputes involving the Company. • Support the compliance function, assist in managing all legal affairs of the Company and provide legal consultancy services. • Provide legal support to company projects and provide legal advice to all departments of the Company regarding the business operations and all other legal matters of the Company. Responsibilities: • Monitor litigation, attend court hearings, supervise external counsel and conduct case management. • Coordinate the preparation, documentation, review and submission of periodic progress reports to relevant internal and external stakeholders. • Support the compliance function with the implementation and promotion of the Company’s compliance work plan, including due diligence tasks. • Participate in review and monitoring of CNOOC’s anti-corruption and bribery risk mapping and risk mitigation plan. • Participate in compliance-related engagements with internal and external stakeholders • Provide legal support to company projects and legal advice to all departments of the Company regarding the business operations, corporate compliance, and all other legal matters of the company. • Draft, review, negotiate and advise on company commercial contracts, other relevant company documents and agreements required for conducting of company business. • Study laws and regulations, monitor changes in relevant legislation and assist in managing the legal risks in that regard. • Review procurement contracts, provide legal advice, participate in contract negotiations and ensure regulatory compliance. • Represent the company in meetings, negotiations, discussions and other dealings with regulators, government authorities and other third parties. • Provide support to Land Acquisition activities including review of contractor agreements and reports, attend meetings and support dispute resolution. • Other duties assigned by Supervisor. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Law. • A Postgraduate diploma in Legal Practice and/or a related Master’s degree is an added advantage. • At least 5 years of related working experience, preferably in the Oil & Gas industry. • Demonstrated experience in handling litigation/arbitration and dispute resolution. • Experience in a compliance role in a regulated environment is an added advantage. Knowledge: • Good knowledge of Ugandan laws, regulations and policies and understanding of Uganda’s oil and gas industry. • Knowledge of commercial contracts and petroleum contracts. • Excellent logic and comprehension, excellent organizational and communication skills. • Excellent critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving ability. • Good command of both written and spoken English, excellent professional business writing skills. • High ethical standards and integrity. • Excellent analytical, negotiation and coordination skills.