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Legal Officer

Uganda Heart Institute · Kampala

Salary scale UHI 4 LEG

Application deadline Closes in 11 days
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Full-time · Mid level · Legal · Posted 6 days ago

Reports to: Senior Legal Officer

About the role

The Legal Officer shall provide legal support and advisory services to ensure that the Institute operates within the law.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice and support on all matters relating to the Institute’s operations.
  • Interpret and apply laws, rulings, and regulations applicable in Uganda.
  • Ensure that all contracts and agreements are legally sound and align with the Institute’s interests.
  • Ensure the organization complies with statutory obligations (e.g., URSB, URA, NSSF, UIA, etc.).
  • Keep the organization updated with changes in Ugandan laws and regulations.
  • Guide the formulation and review of internal policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, reports, and briefs.
  • Support corporate governance practices of the organization in line with applicable regulations, standards and laws.
  • Maintain and manage legal records, contracts, and statutory documents.
  • Conduct training and sensitization on legal issues for staff, especially around labor laws, ethics, and compliance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
  • Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre (LDC), Uganda.

How to apply

Eligible persons should address their applications including a cover letter, copies of their academic/professional certificates and transcripts, certificates of registration and valid practicing licenses where applicable, curriculum vitae (CV), O. Level Certificates, A. level certificates (where applicable), copy of the National Identity Card and evidence of work experience where required, to the Executive Director, Uganda Heart Institute, P.O. Box 37392, Kampala. Applications can also be hand delivered to Uganda Heart Institute Headquarters, Mulago – Kampala. Online applications should be sent on the UHI official recruitment email erecruitment@uhi.go.ug. Applications which will be submitted or emailed without complete attachments or any applications which will be sent on any other email addresses other than one mentioned above, will not be accepted. Applications both physical and online, must be received not later than 5:00 pm on 11th November 2026.

Full-time mid-level Legal role at Uganda Heart Institute in Kampala, Uganda. Salary: Salary scale UHI 4 LEG.

Posted 25 Oct 2026 · Last updated 30 Oct 2026 · Closes 11 Nov 2026 · Job ID 24

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