Job Title: Senior Legal Officer (Litigation & Advisory)

Salary Scale: URSB 5

Reports to: Principal Legal Officer

Directly Supervises: Legal Officer

No of Positions:    Two(02)

Date of Advert: Monday, 4th August 2025

Closing Date: Friday, 15th August 2025 – 17:00 hours

Job Purpose

To represent Uganda Registration Services Bureau in courts of law and provide accurate and strategic legal advice to ensure sound legal standing for the Bureau.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• • Represent the Bureau in Courts of law and handle any other litigation-related matters.
  • Provide legal advice to the Bureau and its clients on compliance with relevant laws and legal requirements pertaining to the Bureau’s mandate and operations.
  • Review laws, rules, regulations and policies applicable to the Bureau, which may be affected by new legislation, policy changes and developments in the administration of justice and advise management accordingly.
  • Review and/or prepare contractual documents with third parties and ensure that the Bureau’s interests are taken care of.
  • Develop and implement legal department strategies, budgets and work plans for the department.
  • Identify potential legal risks and advise management on mitigation strategies.
  • Prepare periodic reports for submission to Management and the Board on implementation of planned activities.
  • Identify, manage legal related stakeholders and represent the Bureau in national, regional and international engagements as and when assigned.
  • Organize department meetings, take and distribute minutes and follow up on agreed action points.
  • Conduct legal research pertaining to legal matters within the Bureau and those affecting the Bureau’s operations.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisors and Management.

Qualifications, Experience and Values

• • Bachelor of Laws (Honors) from a recognized institution is a MUST.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from a recognized institution is a MUST.
  • Possession of a valid Practicing certificate is a MUST.
  • At least five (5) years of executing litigation and advisory functions in a reputable public or private organization.
  • Deep knowledge and understanding of relevant laws.
  • Excellent leadership skills, ability to work under minimum supervision and supervise legal teams.
  • Excellent computer literacy skills.
  • Ethics and Integrity
  • Good communication and writing skills