The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory body, established in 1996 by the Capital Markets
Authority Act (Cap 64) as amended, to promote, develop and regulate the capital markets industry. CMA is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Minister of Finance, Planning and EconomicnDevelopment.
The CMA is mandated by law to:
 Approve prospectuses and other offering documents under which securities are offered to the public.
 Develop the capital markets through removal of impediments and the creation of incentives for longer
term investments in productive enterprises.
 Create, maintain and regulate a market in which securities can be issued and traded in an orderly, fair
and efficient manner.
 Cooperate with, any foreign regulatory authority in the performance of its duties;
 Implement regional and international standards and best practice in securities markets, securities
regulation and supervision.
 Protect investors; and
 Operate an investor compensation fund.
The work of the CMA is also governed by the Securities Central Depositories Act, Cap 60 and the Collective
Investment Schemes Act, Cap 65.
To deliver on its mandate efficiently and effectively, CMA is seeking to hire qualified and self-motivated
individuals to fill the positons of Legal Officer.

Job Title: LEGAL OFFICER
Reports to: MANAGER LEGAL AND BOARD AFFAIRS
Job Purpose: The job holder will be responsible for the provision of technical support
in the delivery of legal advisory services , implementation of the
legislative drafting strategy of the Authority and conducting research for
the development of laws aimed at ensuring the capital market in Uganda
is safe, efficient and vibrant.
Key Responsibilities/
Deliverables
1. Undertake legal research to support the review and development
of capital markets laws. And other areas assigned.
2. Prepare contracts and other legal documents to protect the
interests of the CMA.
3. Organize stakeholder engagements.
4. Formulate and draft legislation, guidelines, circulars and notices
on behalf of the Authority.
5. Represent the CMA as part of the legal team during the course
of litigation and prosecution.
6. Represent CMA in taskforces, working groups and other forums.
Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications 1. An honors Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized
institution/ University
2. A post-graduate diploma in legal practice is required.
Experience and Skills  At least 03 years post qualification in-house legal practice
experience in an organization within the financial services
industry; or in private practice.

Demonstrable experience in legislative drafting and review
 Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
 Good legal drafting skills.
 Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to work
within and with teams
Business behavior and personal attributes
 Ability to handle a diverse workload and multiple simultaneous activities under minimum
supervision.
 Self-motivated and results driven with ability to deliver effectively under pressure.
 Ability to work within and with teams.
 Strong ability to persuade all levels of management and external stakeholders.
 Desire and ability to learn