LEGAL OFFICER

• Represent the Company in court in legal matters.
• Manage assigned cases, including drafting and reviewing court pleadings, preparing witnesses, collecting evidence and conducting legal research.
• Prepare legal opinions on the merits or demerits of cases.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files.
• Participate in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) proceedings on behalf of the Company.
• Prepare bi-monthly reports on the status of litigation matters.
• Liaise with external legal counsel on court cases assigned to them.
• Conduct research on matters before courts and other relevant legal forums.

• Conduct legal research and prepare comprehensive legal opinions for the Legal Manager and Company Secretary.
• Provide legal advice to the Contracts Committee, Evaluation Committee, Management Committee and other committees established by the Company.
• Advise on legal and regulatory issues affecting the Company's business operations.
• Prepare statutory instruments and other legal documents as required.
• Respond to legal queries and complaints from business units and stakeholders.
• Conduct legal due diligence on contracting parties and proposed transactions or investments.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and agreements while safeguarding the interests of the Company and relevant user departments.
• Advise on appropriate contract terms and explain their legal implications during contract drafting, review and negotiations.
• Prepare and pursue registration of legal instruments and documents with relevant authorities.
• Support land acquisition processes and monitor leases, property rates and ground rents.
• Initiate and follow up on lease renewals where required.
• Provide secretarial services to management committees and other committees as assigned by the Company Secretary.
• Prepare and submit weekly reports to the Legal Manager on legal matters handled.

• Assess and advise on the relevance and potential impact of existing and new legislation, regulations and policies on the Company's business.
• Conduct legal and regulatory compliance audits.
• Prepare reports on identified compliance gaps and recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Maintain and regularly update the Company's legal and regulatory compliance matrix.
• Review Company policies to ensure they comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and bi-annual compliance reports for approval by the Legal Manager and Company Secretary.
• Conduct staff training on emerging legal and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Undertake other legal and compliance assignments as directed by the Legal Manager or Company Secretary.

• Heads of Department and other Company staff.
• Management committees.
• Contracts and Evaluation Committees.
• Board of Directors.
• Company Secretary and Legal Manager.

• Solicitor General.
• Contractors and consultants.
• Development partners.
• Chief Government Valuer.
• Concessionaires.
• Government agencies.
• External legal counsel and other relevant stakeholders.

• A minimum of a Second Upper Honours Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised university.
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre (LDC).
• Must be an Enrolled Advocate.
• Applicants must possess authentic and certified academic and professional documents.

• At least four (4) years of post-enrolment experience in legal practice.
• Experience gained in a busy law firm or reputable organisation.
• Demonstrable experience handling complex, high-stakes and time-sensitive legal matters.
• Strong ability to deliver accurate, client-focused legal services while managing competing priorities.
• Demonstrable ability to use proactive time-management approaches and legal technology.
• Experience working with minimal supervision.
• Experience in construction and other project-related transactions will be an added advantage.

• High professional integrity and ethical standards.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• A proactive approach to work.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and people-management skills.
• Excellent English language, comprehension and grammatical skills.
• Diplomatic and persuasive communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and take on challenging responsibilities.
• A creative and solutions-oriented approach to legal problems.
• Ability to handle difficult and contentious issues with confidence and professionalism.

• Application letter.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of certified academic documents.
• Copies of relevant professional qualifications.
• Details of two referees, including their full addresses.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to present the original copies of their certified academic documents during interviews.
• Applications without authentic academic documents will not be considered.
• Contracts will be issued in accordance with Ministry of Public Service guidelines.
• UEGCL is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages both male and female candidates to apply.
• Application deadline: 31 August 2026.