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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
Vision Group is a multimedia company with presence in print media, broadcast, and digital platforms.
The Vision Group incorporated as the New Vision Printing & Publishing Company Limited (NVPPCL), started the business in March 1986. It is a multimedia business housing newspaper, magazines, internet publishing, television, radio broadcasting, commercial printing, advertising and distribution services. NVPPCL is listed on the Uganda Stock Exchange, with an expected turnover of over UGX 60 billion (FY 2010/2011).
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Legal Officer, Litigation job at Vision Group
Vision Group
Job Description
Job Title: Legal Officer, Litigation
Organization: New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager, Legal and Board Relations
To support the Company’s legal function through defending and instituting legal suits against the Company, overseeing criminal and civil prosecution, and handling any legal matters on behalf of the Company.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Represent the company in court in all legal matters including drafting and reviewing court pleadings, preparing witnesses and other obligations that may arise from time to time in relation to litigation in order to manage litigation risks and defend the business through well prepared representation.
Supervise the conduct of debt collection matters by receiving and analyzing reports of external debt collectors and providing reports to the Manager Legal & Board Relations on the same.
Receive and investigate notices of intention to sue, evaluate evidence available and advise on most appropriate action in order to minimize the company’s exposure.
Follow upon matters to ensure timely response to notices of intention to sue.
Follow upon prosecution of criminal cases through tracking and preparation of witnesses and following up with police and DPP on reported cases.
Maintain a criminal-cases log to ensure timely follow up on the matters and to guide on decision making.
Train staff on legal issues in order to create awareness and appreciation of the law as well as manage legal risk through awareness
Advise on adverts or stories to run and address any foreseen legal issues to ensure the company is protected.
Carryout legal research in order to provide well-reasoned opinions and advice that promotes business by minimizing legal suit risk and loss.
Prepare monthly reports on all matters and provide any developments/trends in the laws governing the company.
Other duties as may be assigned by the Manager Legal and Board relations

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Bachelors’ Degree in Law.
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
Enrolled and Practicing Advocate of the Courts of Judicature in Uganda.
A certificate in Trial Advocacy.
Working Experience:
At least 2 years’ post enrollment work experience in the in-house legal department of commercial organization of the size of New Vision or a reputable law firm.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Technical Competences:
Excellent Communication and computer skills.
Excellent advocacy skills.
Analytical skills
Evidence of advocacy in media rights and freedoms
Behavioral Competences:
Good Interpersonal skills
Team work skills
Good sense of judgment
Analytical skills
Good communication skills
Ability to be flexible
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should email their applications, copies of academic certificates and CVs to: recruitment@newvision.co.ug
Deadline: 28th February 2025