Legal Officer

The Legal Officer provides sound legal advice, ensures institutional compliance with relevant laws and regulations, drafts and reviews contracts and other legal instruments, manages litigation and disputes, supports board and corporate governance functions, and protects UIRI's interests in intellectual property, commercial transactions, procurement, employment, and other operational matters.

1. 01Provide timely legal advice and opinions to Management, the Board, and departments on operational, commercial, regulatory, employment, procurement, and governance matters.
2. 02Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, agreements, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), partnership instruments, technology transfer agreements, and other legal documents.
3. 03Ensure compliance with the UIRI Act, Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets (PPDA) Act, labour laws, intellectual property laws, environmental regulations, and other applicable national and regional legal frameworks.
4. 04Represent or coordinate representation of UIRI in courts of law, tribunals, and alternative dispute resolution processes.
5. 05Assist with Board secretarial functions, including preparation of board papers, minutes, and ensuring good corporate governance practices.
6. 06Conduct legal research, maintain registers of contracts and legal documents, and prepare legal reports and compliance updates.
7. 07Advise on land, property, and infrastructure-related legal issues arising from UIRI's facilities and pilot plants.
8. 08Support risk management by identifying legal risks and recommending mitigation measures.
9. 09Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor or Management.

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Honours) from a recognized university.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre (LDC).
• Advocate of the High Court of Uganda with a valid practicing certificate.
• Membership of the Uganda Law Society.
• At least three (03) years of relevant post-qualification legal experience in a reputable organization, law firm, or government/parastatal institution.