• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents relating to trade finance, corporate partnerships, and operational activities.
• Provide legal advice to management and business units on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee corporate compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Support structured trade finance transactions by reviewing documentation and mitigating legal risks.
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution, liaising with external counsel as necessary.
• Monitor changes in legislation and advise on potential impacts on the organization operations and trade finance practices.
• Ensure legal records and documentation are accurate, complete, and maintained in compliance with regulatory and institutional standards.
• Participate in policy development and review to strengthen internal controls and operational governance.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on legal and compliance matters.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in corporate law, banking law, or financial services, with exposure to trade finance or export-related transactions.
• Strong knowledge of Ugandan legal frameworks, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to manage contracts, legal risk, and corporate governance matters in a financial institution.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong commercial and legal acumen with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret complex legislation and regulatory requirements.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Deadline: 2026-02-21 12:26:45

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