Job Title: Associate (Several No Experience Jobs)
Organisation: JByamukama & Co. Advocates
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
JByamukama & Co. Advocates is a premier, full-service Ugandan law firm headquartered in the commercial and political capital of Kampala. Led by Managing Partner Jude Byamukama, the firm is well-regarded within the local legal community for blending local expertise with a global perspective while leveraging cutting-edge technology.
Job Summary: JByamukama & Co. Advocates is inviting applications from suitably qualified, motivated, and career-driven Advocates to join our growing team. We are seeking professionals who are passionate about excellence and are interested in building a long-term career in Litigation and Corporate & Commercial Advisory Practice within a dynamic law firm environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research and prepare court pleadings, submissions, and legal opinions.
- Represent clients before courts, tribunals, and other dispute resolution forums.
- Attending hearings and assisting in litigation proceedings.
- Preparing complex case evaluations, briefs, pleadings, motions, petitions, written submissions and other legal documents.
- Manage case files and provide strategic litigation support.
- Attend client meetings and provide legal guidance on contentious matters.
- Draft and review commercial agreements and legal documentation.
- Provide legal opinions and regulatory compliance advice.
- Support corporate transactions, due diligence exercises, and advisory assignments.
- Engage with clients on a broad range of commercial and corporate matters.
- Working with clients, witnesses, experts, and other counsel.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from a recognized institution.
- Diploma in Legal Practice.
- Enrolled Advocate of the High Court of Uganda.
- Possession of at least two (2) valid Practising Certificates of the High Court of Uganda.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development.
- Excellent legal research, drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Exceptional writing, analytical, and communication abilities.
- Superior organizational, interpersonal, networking, and time-management skills.
- High standards of integrity, professionalism, teamwork and attention to detail.
- Previous law firm experience is strongly preferred.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application letter, curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional qualifications, and copies of their Practising certificates. All documents should be merged in a single pdf document with mail subject of the Applicant’s Name and Position Or hand deliver your application to JByamukama & Co. Advocates located at Plot 102, Kanjokya Street, Kamwokya, Kampala between 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Applications should be submitted no later than Wednesday, 10th June 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 10th June 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience