ASSISTANT LEGAL OFFICER (2 Positions) Job
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
Attractive
Job Deadline: 26 February 2026
Number of Jobs: 02
Hiring Entity: Makerere University
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| Makerere University |
Location: In Uganda
Job Details:
| Closing Date | 2026-02-25 |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
Application procedure
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Posting Date: 2025-02-12
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