CareerPlan

Legal Officer

KAMPALA, UGFull-time2026-11-04 → 2026-11-11

Core

Provide in-house legal advisory, manage litigation and third-party claims, and offer company secretarial support to mitigate legal risk and exposure.

Role type

In-house Legal Officer (Company Secretary)

Builds

Legal opinions, contracts, SLAs, and compliance frameworks for the company

Domain

Insurance / Legal / Corporate Governance

Required skills

Legal advisory, litigation management, contract drafting and review, claims handling, stakeholder engagement, policy formulation, regulatory compliance monitoring, conveyancing, AML compliance

Preferred skills

ICSA certification

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Negotiate out-of-court settlements with third parties; draft and review contracts, leases, and legal documents; handle conveyancing matters; monitor contractual and regulatory compliance; prepare Board papers and reports; provide efficient Board secretariat services; carry out legal research and prepare reports/opinions; ensure AML law adherence; update liability reserves.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC