• Oversee the registration of Hofokam’s interest on all collateral pledged for credit facilities by staff and customers and to ensure the perfection of securities.
• Oversee the verification of the securities documents to be charged in favour of Hofokam and ensure that the same are enforceable.
• Provide legal opinion and guidance to Hofokam in the preparation and review of contracts with third parties.
• Represent the interests of Hofokam in the courts of law and other fora.
• Provide legal advisory services to all matters of a legal nature such as; new legislation, internal policies and procedures and monitor whether Hofokam is operating according to applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a balance of impartiality and fairness while promoting compliance excellence. Personal integrity is of utmost importance in this role.
• Promote ethical conduct and compliance with rules and regulations.
• Provide periodic (monthly) progress reports to the Head of Legal on litigation matters and progress on recovery of outstanding loan facilities.
• Perform any other work that may be assigned by Executive Management/Board members and mutually agreed upon by both parties.
• Support the Head of Legal in implementation of the Department’s mandate.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Safe custody of securities documents of the Institution.
• Timely distribution of agendas, minutes and resolutions of the Board and Management to the concerned parties.
• Sound counsel to the management of Hofokam
• Timely completion of all legal documents/contracts.
• Timely completion of mortgages and registration of the Institution’s interest with various authorities for perfection of securities.
• Timely monthly reporting

The ideal candidate must possess the following credentials;

• A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University; Post graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and an enrolled advocate of the High Court of Uganda.
• A valid Practicing Certificate.
• 2 years’ post-qualification experience preferably in the financial services sector and commercial law

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrated experience in litigation and knowledge in managing company legal matters.
• Ability to build effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders – both internally and externally.
• Strong commercial and business acumen.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively on legal matters applying a commercial perspective.
• Relevant legal and regulatory knowledge of the microfinance sector, company’s act, financial and accounting best practices, taxation and employment laws.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Timely completion of mortgages and registration of the Institution’s interest with various authorities for perfection of securities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Age: 25 – 40 years

Salary: The salary to be paid is in line with Hofokam salary structure for the role.

If you think you meet the above criteria, please send your application with certified copies of academic and professional certificates, a CV, postal address, day time telephone contact, names and details of at least three (3) referees. Apply through the email address: hr@hofokam.co.ug  to the Head of Human Resources, not later than 7th February 2026. Attachments MUST be in one PDF document and not exceeding 5MBs in size. If you do not hear from us by end of 30th March 2026, consider your application unsuccessful.