Management Trainee – Legal Services (Fresh Graduate Jobs) Jobs – National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)

Job Title: Management Trainee – Legal Services (Fresh Graduate Jobs)

Organisation: National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) is an autonomous statutory body established under the NITA-U Act 2009, The Authority is under the general supervision of the Ministry of Information Communications Technology and National Guidance (MOICT&NG). The National Information Technology Authority, Uganda was established with a mandate to coordinate, promote and monitor the development of IT in the context of social and economic development of Uganda.

Job Summary: To support the Directorate in execution of its legal duties in accordance with the National Information Technology Authority Act, 2009 and other relevant Laws in force.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducting legal research and providing legal opinions;
• Preparation and review of routine and small value contracts;
• Preparation and review of non-complex and routine Memoranda of Understanding;
• Providing clerical support in preparation of Contracts and Memoranda of Understanding;
• Preparation of Court Pleadings
• Performing clerical duties required in preparation, filing and serving court documents and reports;
• Watching Brief (Attending and observing court proceedings in the company of NITA-U Lawyers and designated State Attorneys);
• Conducting legal due diligence;
• Preparation of internal and external letters and memoranda;
• Attending meetings as assigned;
• Conducting internal legal awareness drives;
• Delivering and filing internal and external correspondences;
• Organizing and filing Directorate documents;
• Any other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Education

• Bachelors’ degree in Law from a recognized University
• Diploma in Legal Practice is a requirement

Experience

• At least six (6) months of relevant experience in legal practice, corporate legal services, regulatory or compliance work within a reputable public or corporate organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills – oral and written
• Ability to multi-task
• Assertive, results -oriented and high integrity
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• High level of integrity

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 23^rd September 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