SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER (2 Positions) Jobs Makerere University

SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER (2 Positions) Jobs


Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: Attractive

Job Deadline: 26 February 2026

Number of Jobs: 02

Hiring Entity: Makerere University


Makerere University

Location:  In Uganda

Job Details:

Closing Date2026-02-25
Reporting ToPrincipal Legal Officer
Job PurposeAssist the Principal Legal Officer in supervising staff, drafting legal documents and formulating compliance checklists and represent the university in all legal matters.
Key Duties & Responsibilities1.    Supervise junior legal officers and other staff providing legal support work;

2.    Participate in planning, organizing and preparing the work programme;

3.    Represent the university in all legal matters;

4.    Participate in the management of the activities within the Department by providing technical guidance;

5.    Prepare and /or review legal opinions;

6.    Participate in the review of legal/court documents for completeness and accuracy;

7.    Participate in court case preparation work and prepare draft pleadings for filing;

8.    Conduct research and analyse legal matters pertinent to the university;

9.    Participate in the review of existing rules and regulations;

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


Required Qualifications
  1. An Honor’s Bachelor of Laws Degree;
  2. A Diploma in Legal Practice (LDC);
  3. Enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda with a valid practicing certificate;
  4. A Master of Laws Degree from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
ExperienceMinimum of 3 years relevant working experience at the rank of Legal Officer in a Law firm or legal unit of a reputable organization in the areas of intellectual property and criminal law.
Skills/Competences
  1. Ability to build, lead and work with teams;
  2. Computer literacy;
  3. Interpersonal and communication skills;
  4. Quick judgement and decision making;
  5. Ability to initiate change.
Tenure of Appointment4-year contract
Age LimitAPPLICANTS 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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