Legal Intern at East African Crude Oil Pipeline

Kampala, Arua, Uganda -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Research, Contract Review, Contract Drafting, Compliance Monitoring, Case Management, Meeting Coordination, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Administrative Support, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Adaptability, Confidentiality, Integrity

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

Legal Intern . The Legal Intern at EACOP will provide valuable support to the legal team in various aspects of the organization's legal affairs. This role is designed to offer practical experience to law students or recent graduates interested in energy and infrastructure law. . Responsibilities: Legal Research: Conduct legal research on various issues related to energy law, environmental regulations, and infrastructure development. Summarize and present findings to the legal team. Contract Review and Drafting: Assist in the review and drafting of contracts, agreements, and legal documents. Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Compliance Monitoring: Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting the organization. Assist in ensuring that EACOP's operations are in compliance with applicable legal requirements. Case Management: Support in managing legal cases, including document preparation, filing, and communication with external legal entities. Meeting Coordination: Assist in coordinating legal meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and organizing relevant documentation. Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary information for legal matters. Work closely with external legal counsel, as required. Policy and Procedure Development: Contribute to the development and enhancement of legal policies and procedures. Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the legal team, including organizing files, maintaining databases, and managing correspondence. Qualifications and Required Experience Currently pursuing a degree, a law degree program from recognized University Must provide Introduction letter from university and copy of student I.D. Must provide a partial transcript / testimonial showing current academic scores with a minimum of an upper-second degree. Must be available full-time for the duration of the internship period. Must write and submit an internship application letter. . Context and environment The Legal Intern will be based in the EACOP Office. The Legal Intern will report to the Legal Manager EACOP. He/she will interact with Project teams and Construction Contractor teams on a continuous basis with the guidance of the Legal Officers. He/She is responsible for ensuring and maintaining good relationships between the EACOP and all its stakeholders and the local community. Attributes Eagerness to learn and contribute to Legal functions of EACOP. Eagerness to learn and contribute to legal processes. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team. Adaptability to a dynamic work environment. Confidentiality and integrity in handling information . If you like working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! East African Crude Oil Pipeline co (EACOP) is in charge of the construction and the operation of the 1,443km crude oil export infrastructure that will transport Uganda’s crude oil from Kabaale – Hoima in Uganda to the Chongoleani peninsula near Tanga port in Tanzania for export to the international market. Our team and work will contribute towards the enhancement of the central corridor between Uganda and Tanzania through the development of new infrastructure, logistics and technology transfer. Safety, Mutual respect, Innovation, Unity and Excellence are our core values. You are welcome to join our dynamic, passionate, innovative and collaborative team.

Responsibilities

The Legal Intern will support the legal team by conducting legal research on energy law and regulations, assisting in contract review and drafting, and monitoring compliance requirements. This role also involves supporting case management, coordinating meetings, and contributing to policy development.