Legal Advisor Jobs in Uganda | CNOOC Uganda

About CNOOC Uganda Limited

Job Summary

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitor ongoing litigation cases and court proceedings.
• Attend court hearings and legal proceedings when required.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel.
• Supervise case preparation and litigation strategies.
• Support dispute resolution processes including arbitration and negotiations.
• Provide updates and reports on legal cases to relevant stakeholders.

2. Legal Compliance Support

• Support implementation of the company’s compliance work plan.
• Assist with compliance monitoring and due diligence activities.
• Participate in anti-corruption and bribery risk assessments.
• Support development of risk mitigation strategies.
• Promote compliance awareness across company departments.
• Participate in compliance engagements with internal and external stakeholders.

3. Legal Advisory Services

• Provide legal advice to company departments on business operations.
• Identify and manage legal risks affecting company activities.
• Interpret laws, regulations, and policies affecting company operations.
• Monitor changes in legislation and advise management accordingly.
• Provide guidance on corporate governance and regulatory matters.

4. Contract Drafting & Review

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Review company contracts and legal documents.
• Provide legal advice during contract negotiations.
• Review procurement contracts and agreements.
• Ensure contracts comply with:
  • Ugandan laws
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Company policies
• Support contract risk assessment and management.

5. Regulatory & Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent the company in meetings with:
  • Government authorities
  • Regulators
  • Contractors
  • Business partners
  • Other stakeholders
• Provide legal guidance during negotiations and discussions.
• Maintain professional relationships with external parties.
• Support regulatory compliance activities.

6. Land Acquisition & Project Legal Support

• Provide legal support for land acquisition activities.
• Review contractor agreements and project reports.
• Participate in project meetings.
• Support resolution of land-related disputes.
• Provide legal assistance to company projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB).

• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
• Master’s Degree in Law or related discipline.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience working in:
  • Oil & Gas
  • Energy
  • Infrastructure
  • Corporate legal environments

• Litigation management.
• Arbitration.
• Commercial contract negotiation.
• Compliance roles in regulated industries.
• Corporate legal advisory services.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Ugandan laws and regulations.
• Oil and gas industry regulations.
• Petroleum laws and policies.
• Commercial contracts.
• Petroleum agreements.
• Corporate compliance requirements.

• Excellent legal research skills.
• Contract drafting and negotiation.
• Litigation management.
• Risk assessment.
• Compliance monitoring.
• Regulatory interpretation.
• Dispute resolution.

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Professional legal writing ability.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly.

• High ethical standards.
• Integrity and professionalism.
• Strong analytical thinking.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Attention to detail.
• Negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

Why Join CNOOC Uganda?

• Major oil and gas projects.
• International business operations.
• Complex legal and regulatory environments.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Multidisciplinary project teams.

How to Apply