Legal Officer Job at National Agricultural Research Organisation

National Agricultural Research Organisation

Legal Officer Job Post

Location:  Jobs in Uganda 2025 - 2026

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: September 27 2025

Hiring Organization: National Agricultural Research Organisation

Job Details:

Job Purpose: The Legal Officer will be responsible for handling drafting of legal documents, legal research, contract review, legal advice to departments and litigation.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Drafting Legal documents including contracts, agreements, letters and memorandum of understanding with various stakeholders.
2. Conducting legal research.
3. Taking minutes of selected meetings.
4. Provide timely and accurate information to support the drafting of legal
5. Participate in the review of legal and policy frameworks pertaining to the organisation and recommend appropriate amendments.
6. Participate in the preparation and review of court documents for civil
   suits/litigation.
7. Participate in the preparation of quarterly performance reports.
8. Assist in the preparation, review, negotiation, execution and registration of
   contracts and other legal documents on behalf of the organisation.
9. Compile registers of all legal documents including Agreements, signed contracts etc.
10. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisors and Management.

Academic Qualifications and Experience

1. Possess a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from a recognized University plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre.
2. Applicants MUST hold a valid practicing certificate (2025).
3. At least two years’ experience of legal practice in a reputable organisation or firm.
4. Membership with both the Uganda Law Society and East African Law Society.
5. Knowledge of relevant national and regional legal frameworks.

Behavioral competencies

• Effective presentation and communication skills.
• Interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Possess the ability to work under minimum supervision
• Proven Integrity, Service ethics and Credibility
• The applicant must be a team player

Application procedure

Interested and qualified? Click here to apply

Date Posted: 2025-09-04

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