Job Title: Senior Officer Legal
Organisation: Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) is a Public Tertiary Institution established by Statutory Instrument No. 79 of October 2005. The Institute is under the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, operated and managed by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) the regulator of the Communications Sector in Uganda.
Job Summary: To provide legal guidance, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and safeguard the legal interests of the institute. The role involves advising the Governing Council and management on legal matters, drafting and reviewing contracts, representing the institution in legal proceedings, and ensuring compliance with governance and regulatory frameworks.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Legal Advisory Services
- Provide legal advice on institutional policies, contracts, agreements, and regulatory compliance.
- Interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, and institutional guidelines.
- Advise management on legal risks and mitigation strategies.
Contract Management
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, MOUs, and agreements.
- Ensure institutional contracts are legally sound and protect the institution’s interests.
- Maintain and manage contract records and renewals.
Regulatory Compliance and Governance
- Ensure the institution complies with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor legal developments affecting higher education institutions.
- Assist in policy formulation to align with legal and governance frameworks.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Represent the institution in legal proceedings.
- Handle disputes, disciplinary matters, and alternative dispute resolution processes.
- Prepare legal documentation and defense strategies for litigation cases.
Intellectual Property and Legal Documentation
- Safeguard the institution’s intellectual property rights.
- Draft and review legal documents, reports, and institutional policies.
- Ensure proper legal documentation of institutional assets and transactions.
Stakeholder Engagement and Training
- Conduct training and sensitization on legal matters affecting the institution.
- Engage with external legal bodies, government agencies, and regulatory authorities.
- Provide legal support to different departments within the institution.
Key Result Areas
- Legal Advisory and Risk Management
- Contract Management
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Regulatory Compliance and Governance
- Legal Training and Institutional Support
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized institution.
- A postgraduate diploma in legal practice
- Minimum of 5-7 years of legal experience, preferably in an academic or public sector institution.
- Strong knowledge of contract law, labor law, governance, and compliance.
Skills and Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High ethical standards and professional integrity.
- Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple legal matters.
- Proficiency in legal research and litigation procedures.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should fill the online application form and attach the CV and required documents on this link: Click Here. All inquiries should be through [email protected] or Tel No. 0762944050
Deadline: 31st July 2025
Note:
- The eligible applicants are encouraged to submit before the deadline.
- Hand delivered and or any other applications sent to any other e-mail
- other than filling the link provided above will not be accepted.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- Any form of canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification of a candidate.
- Positions not provided for in this advert or previously advertised and deadline is over should not be applied for.
- All applicants will be considered fairly and equitably, without discrimination based on gender, race, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic.
- The Institute promotes an inclusive work environment and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds to foster innovation and representation.
- Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, and commits to providing reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process.
- Personal data submitted through applications will be handled securely and used only for recruitment purposes, in compliance with relevant data protection regulations.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60