Job Title: Legal and Corporate Services Officer (No Experience Jobs)
Organisation: Financial Intelligence Authority
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA), is a government agency established by the Parliament of Uganda to monitor, investigate, and prevent money laundering in the country. It is also responsible for the enforcement of Uganda’s anti-money laundering laws and the monitoring of all financial transactions inside the country’s borders.
Job Summary: To provide legal advice and representation during legal proceedings ensuring that the Authority is well advised on all legal issues related to its objectives and functions
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide timely and accurate information to support the drafting of legal opinions, including interpretation of the provisions of AML/CFT laws and regulations.
- Represent FIA in all litigation matters.
- Participate in the review of existing legislation, rules, and regulations pertaining to the Authority and recommend appropriate amendments.
- Participate in the preparation and review of court documents for civil suits/litigation.
- Assist in the preparation, review, negotiation, execution and registration of contracts and other legal documents on behalf of the Authority.
- Consult with relevant stakeholders like officials of Ministries/Departments/entities and attend meetings to give professional legal advice.
- Participate in the preparation of quarterly performance reports;
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Law;
- Post Graduate Diploma in Legal practice;
- Advocate of the High Court of Uganda.
Experience
- No experience required.
Competencies
- Knowledge of the national and international AML/CFT/CPF framework.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Authority’s vision, mission and objectives;
- Should possess values of the Authority which include; integrity, confidentiality, Accountability, professionalism.
- Basic computer skills – Windows and Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Adobe, Outlook, Word, Excel). Practical ability in applying tools for digital content delivery and testing is an added advantage.
- Effective presentation and communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
How to Apply:
Please fill in the application form on the link below : https://forms.office.com/r/t4DwMVdsyu and proceed to share your CV and Academic Documents to [email protected] with subject line Legal and Corporate Services Officer by 29th July, 2025.
All applicants MUST fill in the online questionnaire and share their CV’s and Cover Letters in PDF or MS Word STRICTLY
Deadline: 29th July, 2025.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience required