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Uganda * Full-time
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Makerere University

Legal Total Positions: 2 Location: Uganda Full-time Salary: not mentioned Posted 9 months ago
Closing Date 2026-02-25
Reporting To Senior Legal Officer
Job Purpose Support the Legal Directorate in the management and follow up of Legal matters in the University.
Key Duties & Responsibilities 1.    Examine legal data and conduct legal related research;

 

2.    Supervise and appraise staff;

3.    Peruse University staff files on legal issues;

4.    Compile relevant recorded cases in Courts of Laws and file Court documents;

5.    Participate in the valuation and survey of the University property and land;

6.    Draft memoranda, articles of Association and floating companies;

7.    Carry out searches in the land and company registries;

8.    Follow up Court matters for hearing and update Legal Officers on their schedules;

9.    Update the Legal Office on new legislations, publication in the Uganda Gazette, Law reports and such related matters;

10. Identify Law reports, legislation, books and reading materials for the Legal Unit Library;

11. Keep records of all Council policies, statutes, rules and regulations;

12. Collect information to draft pleadings;

13. Attend to Student’s Welfare Committee;

14. Perform any other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications              i.        An Honor’s Bachelor of Laws Degree;

 

ii.        A Diploma in Legal Practice (LDC);

iii.        Enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda with a valid practicing certificate;

iv .   A Master of Laws Degree from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

Experience Minimum of 2 years relevant working experience in a Law firm or legal unit of a reputable organization in the areas of commercial and land transaction.
Skills/Competences              i.        Ability to build, lead, and work with teams;

 

ii.        Computer Literacy, Interpersonal & Communication skills;

iii.        Quick judgment and decision making;

iv.     Ability to initiate change.

Tenure of Appointment 4-year contract
Age Limit APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED 55 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION

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