Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• To represent NARO in courts of law and provide accurate and strategic legal advice to ensure sound legal standing for the Organisation.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to the management as and when required on various matters arising out of day-to-day operations of the organisation.
• Prepare legal briefs/opinions as and when required.
• Prepare, draft and review contracts and correspondences related to legal matters.
• Provide in house expertise and guidance necessary for the drafting and signing of contracts, agreements and memorandum of understanding by various
• Support in the preparation, review, negotiation, execution and registration of
• contracts and other legal documents on behalf of the Organisation.
• Advise Council, management and staff on the interpretation of the National
• Agricultural Research Act, 2005, and other enabling legislations.
• Assist the Principal Legal Officer to provide advice and opinions on the interpretation and application/enforcement of domestic laws and regulations to the activities of the Company in Uganda.
• Monitor legislative and government developments including changes in the legislative environment, which may have impact on the Organization.
• Monitor the implementation of Organizational policies and procedures and report to the Principal Legal Officer.
• Oversee compliance with laws regulations and internal policies.
• Participate in the review of legal and policy frameworks pertaining to the Organisation and recommend appropriate amendments.
• Participate in the preparation and review of court documents for civil suits/litigation.
• Participate in the preparation of quarterly performance reports.
• Actively participates in dispute resolution/resolving contractual disputes/litigation in Courts of Law as well as ADR/Out-of-Court settlements.
• Support in developing and implementation of the litigation strategy.
• Develop and implement legal department strategies, budgets and work plans for the Unit.
• Identify potential legal risks and advise management on mitigation strategies.
• Compile and keep proper custody of registers of all legal documents including Agreements, signed contracts etc.
• Take minutes of Management and Board meetings.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisors and Management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Applicants should possess a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from a recognized University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre.
• Possession of a Master’s degree in law (LLM) from a reputable University is an added advantage.
• Applicants MUST hold a valid practicing certificate (2025).
• Membership with both the Uganda Law Society and East African Law Society.
• At least four years’ experience of legal practice in a reputable organisation or firm.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant national, regional and internal legal frameworks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Office applications i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).

Behavioral competencies

• Effective presentation and communication skills.
• Interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Possess the ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Proven Integrity, Service ethics and Credibility.
• The applicant must be a team player
• Age: 35-45 Years