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Senior Legal Officer, Directorate of Legal Affairs at Makerere University, Uganda, Kampala

Makerere University.

Senior Legal Officer, Directorate of Legal Affairs at Makerere University, Uganda, Kampala

Makerere University.

Full time Job

Date Posted: February 17, 2026

Application deadline:

Expired on: February 25, 2026 5:00pm

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Job description

Assist the Principal Legal Officer in supervising staff, drafting legal documents and formulating compliance checklists and represent the university in all legal matters.

Supervise junior legal officers and other staff providing legal support work;

  1. Participate in planning, organizing and preparing the work programmed;
  2. Represent the university in all legal matters;
  3. Participate in the management of the activities within the Department by providing technical guidance;
  4. Prepare and /or review legal opinions;
  5. Participate in the review of legal/court documents for completeness and accuracy;
  6. Participate in court case preparation work and prepare draft pleadings for filing;
  7. Conduct research and analyse legal matters pertinent to the university;
  8. Participate in the review of existing rules and regulations;
  9. Perform any other related duties assigned by the supervis
  10. Required Qualifications
  11. An Honor’s Bachelor of Laws Degree;
  12. A Diploma in Legal Practice (LDC);
  13. Enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda with a valid practicing certificate;
  14. A Master of Laws Degree from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
  15.  Experience
  16. Minimum 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.
  17. Skills/Competences
  18. Ability to build, lead and work with teams;
  19. Computer literacy;
  20. Interpersonal and communication skills;
  21. Quick judgement and decision making;
  22. Ability to initiate change.

Application deadline:

Expired on: February 25, 2026

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