Legal Officer

The Legal Officer position is a full-time role based in Uganda, with the application deadline set for November 14, 2026. This role focuses on contract management and compliance monitoring, requiring expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements while ensuring adherence to Ugandan laws, particularly the Competition Act, 2023. The position involves maintaining a standardized contract template library and tracking contractual obligations for full traceability.

What it offers

• Core responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts (e.g., distributor agreements, supplier contracts, MOUs, LOIs).
• Special attention is required for exclusivity clauses, territorial restrictions, and penalty clauses in distributor agreements.
• Must ensure contracts comply with Ugandan law and the Competition Act, 2023, including vertical agreements.
• Develop and maintain a standardized contract template library to streamline legal work.
• Track contract expiry, renewal, and termination dates for full traceability.
• Monitor changes in Ugandan laws and regulations, particularly those affecting the company’s operations.

Who can apply

No explicit eligibility criteria are provided in the source text.

What you'll do

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts (distributor, supplier, procurement, service, lease, MOUs, LOIs).
• Focus on enforceability and compliance with Ugandan laws, especially the Competition Act, 2023.
• Maintain a contract register and track obligations (expiry, renewal, termination).
• Develop and update standardized contract templates for efficiency.
• Monitor legal and regulatory changes relevant to the company’s operations.

How to apply

No explicit application steps are provided in the source text.

Good to know

• The role is full-time and based in Uganda.
• Deadline: 2026-11-14.
• Focus on contract compliance with Ugandan laws and the Competition Act, 2023.