• Provide primary legal support on programs, projects and other transactions related to the Foundation’s Africa country programs in the designated countries. • Participate in various projects providing legal support to the Foundation in the specified country. • Proactively identify, analyze, and respond to legislative developments that affect the Foundation in Uganda. • Provide support in policy discussions and negotiations with officials, both internally and externally, by developing relationships with members of the legal profession and lawyers working in external law firms and/or partner agencies in the specified countries. • Collaborate with other senior legal counsels overseeing other countries & other sub-functions, Legal and Compliance team members, in providing support to country and program teams in review of funding proposals and new program areas. • Ensure contracts are in line with the Foundation policies, procedures and strategic objectives. • Champion a values-based compliance culture as our organization evolves • Collaborate with Legal and Compliance Team to maintain and upgrade legal documentation. • Support the continuous improvement of legal processes and procedures. • Partner with the country director as the primary legal business partner on all matters pertaining to the country programmes’ operations. • Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Degree in law (LLB) from a recognized university. • Relevant professional qualification. • High-standing member of their home country bar association. • Minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant experience in a similar organization with three (3) years at the supervisory level. • Experience working in a reputable firm or in-house position with a demonstrated record of success in the given area. • Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate, commercial, and key legal and regulatory considerations relevant to Africa. • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures. • Demonstrate a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.