Chief, Directorate of Legal Affairs Job – MUBS, Uganda

• Provide strategic leadership and management of the Directorate of Legal Affairs
• Ensure efficient utilization of staff and resources within the Directorate
• Supervise, mentor, train, and develop legal staff
• Build and maintain a high-performing legal team

• Provide legal advisory and interpretation services to Management and Council
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and statutory obligations
• Continuously monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the institution
• Advise management on legal implications of institutional decisions

• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret contracts, agreements, and internal policies
• Ensure all legal documents comply with statutory requirements
• Review Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between the School and external organizations, including donors
• Support business transactions through legal due diligence and documentation

• Manage legal disputes and monitor ongoing litigation
• Liaise with and supervise external legal counsel
• Represent the School in court proceedings where necessary
• Provide legal protection and risk management guidance, especially in contract administration
• Keep the Principal informed on court matters and legal developments

• Develop and strengthen internal legal policies and governance frameworks
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks
• Support strategic partnerships and institutional initiatives through sound legal guidance
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Principal or Council

• Effective identification and mitigation of legal risks
• Full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Timely legal advice to Management and Council
• Well-negotiated contracts and legally compliant agreements
• Strong governance and legal policy framework
• Effective management of litigation and legal exposure
• Reduced legal costs and institutional risk

• Honours Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution
• Diploma in Legal Practice or equivalent qualification
• Master of Laws (LLM)
• Enrolled Advocate of the High Court of Uganda
• Valid Practicing Certificate
• Valid Tax Clearance Certificate from Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) at the time of application
• Ugandan citizen aged below 55 years

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in a Higher Education Institution

• Minimum of 10 years' experience as a Managing Partner of a law firm

• Knowledge and experience within Higher Education Institutions

• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent legal drafting and contract negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Court representation and litigation management experience
• Sound ethical conduct and integrity
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Knowledge of Uganda's Higher Education legal framework

• Five (5) year contract
• Renewable subject to satisfactory performance