Job Title: Senior Legal Officer (Litigation & Advisory) – 2 Positions
Organisation: Uganda Registration Services Bureau
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Principal Legal Officer
About Organisation:
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) is established as a Statutory Body under the Uganda Registration Services Bureau Act Cap. 210. The Bureau is a key player in Commercial, Civil and Intellectual Property Rights Registration that facilitate private sector development and vital statistics for national planning.
Job Summary: 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 and 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, Skills and Experience:
- 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
How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted through the following link:
Deadline: 15th August 2025
NOTE: URSB is an equal opportunity employer. Any form of lobbying will result in immediate disqualification from the recruitment process.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60