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| In House Lawyer and Legal Researcher, Legal Assistant, International and European Business Law |
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CV/Resume ID no.:
94443
Last Updated:
Friday, May 29, 2009 |
Location (Residence): kampala, Uganda
Citizenship: Uganda
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Languages:
Native:
Afrikaans
Other:
English, French Standard |
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Work Authorization & Relocation: |
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Education:
Masters in International and European Business Law
Years of Experience:
5 years
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Authorized to work in:
Uganda
Present Location:
Uganda, Kampala
Relocation:
European Union, United States, Albania, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cape Verde, China, Czech Rep., Denmark, Djibouti, Egypt, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Kenya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, POC, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S., Wallis & Futuna, Western Sahara, Zimbabwe |
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Subcategory |
Ability |
Experience |
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Legal |
Lawyer |
Experienced
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9 years |
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Administration |
Administration |
Trainee
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1 year |
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Administration |
Administration |
Basic
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7 years |
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| CV/Resume Details |
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| 1. Summary (Cover Letter) - CV/Resume Part 1 [Mandatory] |
Dear Sir/Madam,
RE: Application for a Job as a Legal Assistant or Legal Researcher
My qualifications are a masters in International and European Business Law, at the University of Leeds UK a degree in Law at Makerere University, Uganda and a diploma in Legal practise. I have worked in both Law firms and in Private Companies. I at the same time do legal research on a part time basis for Law firms. I am hard working, self motivated and flexible.
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| 2. Work Experience - CV/Resume Part 2 [Mandatory] |
20th November 2006 to-date
In house Lawyer Imperial Group of Companies
I am currently in house Lawyer of G5 Limited, Imperial Estates Ltd, Dembe Enterprises Ltd, Didi’s World, and Imperial Group of hotels which includes Imperial Royale, Grand Imperial, Imperial Resort, Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel, Hotel Equatorial. I also do part time research work on legal cases with law firms
1st April 2005 to 30th September 2006
Legal Research Assistant – F. Mukasa & Co. advocates
Main duties were
-Drafting Legal documents such as contracts, court papers etc.
-Doing research on legal matters mostly cases and preparing court submissions for the firm
-Attending court sessions with the senior partner and take note of the proceedings
-Interviewing new clients on behalf of the firm
-Making correspondences on behalf of the firm
-Doing any other job that was assigned by the Senior Partner
1st May 2004 to 24th March 2005
Legal/Human Resource Officer GM Tumpeco Ltd
Main duties were:
o Advising the company on all legal matters.
o Preventing financial loss to the company by ensuring that cases against the company are well defended and properly disposed of.
o Contracting and negotiating on behalf of the company.
o Taking part in procurement process
o Making sure that the Company complies with all the Laws of the Land e.g. Environmental Laws, Leases, tax Laws, trading laws etc
o Secretary to Management meetings, which included taking minutes, forming the agenda and ensuring that they are distributed.
o Taking care of the workers welfare e.g. medical, leave, retirement benefits, legal documents e.g. getting work permits.
o Implementing company policies.
o Organizing and taking part in the recruitment process
o Investigating crimes, and taking part in the disciplinary committee.
o Making inquiries and correspondences on behalf of the company.
o Taking care of all the company’s insurance matters and ensuring that the company is well compensated in case of loss.
o Taking care of all employment contracts and the rights that accrue there from on behalf of the company.
o Making sure that the company pays NSSF contributions and Pay as you Earn.
o Making recommendations on behalf of the company for its staff to get loans and ensuring that the company transmits the monthly deductions to the Microfinance institutions on time.
o Making monthly reports
o Preparing Budgets for the administration and human resource department
o Performing any other duties that were assigned by management.
1st Oct 2003 to 30th March 2004:
Legal Assistant F. Mukasa and co. Advocates
Main duties were:
o Drafting Legal documents on behalf of the firm such as contracts, court papers etc.
o Carrying out legal research on various matters of the Law.
o Interviewing and giving legal advice to clients.
o Making correspondences on behalf of the firm.
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| 3. Education & Training - CV/Resume Part 3 [Mandatory] |
o A Masters Degree in International and European Business Law, University of Leeds with comparative international Law, Liquidation, Insolvency
o A Diploma in Legal Practice (Bar Course) Law development Centre.
o A 4 year Bachelor of Laws (Honors Degree), Makerere University, Uganda
o Advanced Level Certificate, Kings College Buddo.
o Ordinary Level Certificate, Mt St. Mary’s Namagunga.
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| 4. Computer Skills - CV/Resume Part 4 [Mandatory] |
Microsoft word, Power point Excel, Internet
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| 5. Other Skills - CV/Resume Part 5 [Optional] |
communication skills, research skills, analysis etc
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| 6. Additional Information - CV/Resume Part 6 [Optional] |
I do Legal research for a Law firm on a part time basis. This is normally on complected cases or on big cases. When given the research i normally write the court submissions to be used by the counsel in court
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