Job Title: Head of Legal & Regulatory Affairs
Organisation: Gachey Group
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Gachey Group Limited is a management consultancy, technology solutions provider, and infrastructure development firm based in Kampala, Uganda. They are recruiting for a valuable client.
Job Summary: The Head of Legal & Regulatory Affairs oversees all legal, regulatory, licensing, and compliance operations and provides expert guidance for cross-border digital infrastructure projects. The role supports high-level regulatory engagement and ensures the organization meets all legal obligations across various countries.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Telecom licenses and permits are timely acquired, renewed, and compliant.
- Regulatory requirements across national and regional bodies (UCC, TCRA, ARPTC, NCA, NITA-U, etc.) are fully adhered to.
- Key legal documents (IRUs, capacity leases, ROW agreements, MoUs, interconnection contracts) are drafted, reviewed, and negotiated.
- Cross-border fiber deployment activities receive strong legal support.
- Legal risks, disputes, and corporate governance matters are effectively managed.
- Engagements with regulators, ministries, and regional bodies are well-coordinated.
- High-level negotiations are professionally supported.
- Undertake any other duties as may be required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Applicants must possess an LLB with a diploma in legal practice and be an Advocate of the High Court with a valid practicing certificate.
- Post-graduate qualifications such as LPC, LLM, or equivalent shall be an added advantage.
- They should have at least ten years of experience in telecom, ICT regulation, or infrastructure law and have strong expertise in telecom licensing, regulatory frameworks, and cross-border operations.
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, advisory, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential along with adaptability and the ability to work in a lean operational environment.
How to Apply:
Submit your CV and copies of academic and professional certificates by 17* December 2025 at 11:59PM to [email protected] addressed to: Chief Executive Officer, Gachey Group. Quote the position applied for in the subject of the email.
Deadline: 17th December 2025
NB: Due to the sheer volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates may be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience required