Job Title: Senior Legal Officer

• Provide professional legal advice and guidance to management and various departments on business operations and legal matters.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks affecting company operations.
• Develop strategies to prevent potential liabilities and ensure compliance with Ugandan laws and regulations.
• Advise business teams on legal requirements relating to lending, collections, contracts, and operational activities.
• Monitor changes in legislation and advise management on their impact on company operations.

• Manage legal disputes, claims, and litigation matters involving the company.
• Handle debt recovery-related legal proceedings and provide legal support to collection teams.
• Draft, review, and file legal documents including pleadings, affidavits, notices, and court submissions.
• Develop effective litigation strategies to minimize legal exposure and protect company interests.
• Represent the company in court hearings and legal proceedings where required.
• Work closely with external legal counsel to manage complex cases efficiently and cost-effectively.

• Provide legal guidance to the debt collection team during recovery activities.
• Support the process of obtaining court orders and legal enforcement measures.
• Ensure all debt recovery activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide legal advice on customer disputes, loan agreements, and recovery processes.
• Support field recovery operations while ensuring compliance with company policies and laws.

• Collaborate with the Security Department on cases involving fraud, theft, and other criminal matters.
• Support investigations and facilitate prosecution of criminal cases.
• Liaise with police, courts, and other law enforcement agencies on legal matters.
• Provide legal guidance during security-related incidents.

• Prepare, review, and maintain legal documents, reports, memos, and correspondence.
• Ensure proper filing and maintenance of legal records related to sales, procurement, lending, and litigation matters.
• Review agreements, contracts, and other company documents to ensure legal compliance.
• Prepare legal reports and updates for management.

• Review and advise on commercial contracts, supplier agreements, and business documents.
• Ensure company agreements protect Mogo’s legal and commercial interests.
• Support compliance initiatives and internal legal procedures.
• Conduct legal awareness training for employees on relevant laws, policies, and procedures.

• Provide legal support during business operations and field activities.
• Assist teams in resolving legal challenges arising from lending and customer engagements.
• Perform other legal duties assigned by management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre (LDC).
• Valid practicing certificate.

• 2–4 years of proven experience as a legal professional.
• Experience handling litigation, debt recovery, and dispute resolution matters.
• Previous experience working in-house or within financial services, banking, lending, or microfinance institutions is highly preferred.
• Experience dealing with courts, law enforcement agencies, and regulatory authorities is an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Ugandan laws, especially criminal law, commercial law, and debt recovery procedures.
• Excellent legal research, drafting, and documentation skills.
• Strong understanding of litigation processes and court procedures.
• Ability to interpret laws, regulations, and contracts effectively.

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple legal cases and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong decision-making abilities.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced business environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Career Opportunity

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