Provide legal advice to the Authority’s directorates/departments on the legal procedures to follow in line with the relevant statutes and laws in force;
Provide corporate secretarial services and administrative support to the operations of the Authority’s Board of Directors and Management as and when required;
Provide guidance on the formulation of policies and procedures covering all legal matters in accordance with the relevant laws;
Support the Authority to comply with laws, regulations, standards, procedures, and best practices in accordance with the relevant laws in force;
Receive and disseminate information and services of all legal documents and prepare responses in accordance with the NITA-U Act and other relevant laws;
Respond to clients’ inquiries, claims, and complaints and render legal advice to them in accordance with the laws in force in Uganda;
Participate in contract negotiations and provide legal advice with respect to contractual rights and obligations for services to be received or rendered by the Authority;
Undertaking legal due diligence as and when required;
Review contracts, Memoranda, and other legal documentation and monitor their implementation in line with the Organisation’s objectives and Government regulations; Develop and maintain an effective filing system for the Authority’s Contracts;
Develop and put in place tools to support the management of the Authority’s legal risks; Manage the legal liability of the Authority within the established thresholds, and ensure cases filed for or against the Authority are properly handled;
Coordinate legal research relating to the mission and objectives of the Authority and recommend necessary reforms in line with the applicable laws;
Ensure the registration of the Authority’s interest in property including registration and legal transfers such as: – business names, trademarks or logos registering land transfers, share transfers or any other property transfers arising from time to time;
Liaise with all relevant government ministries and departments including Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Solicitor General, Attorney General, the Directorate of Public Prosecution, Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority, Uganda Police with respect to legal administration matters;
Review and render legal opinions and briefs on all matters where legal advice is required;
Supervise staff within the Department;
Prepare annual Performance plans, Work Plans, and Budget, and monitor Performance;
Perform any other duties which may be assigned from time to time.