MUBS
POST PROFILE FOR THE CHIEF – DIRECTORATE OF LEGAL
AFFAIRS
The Chief, Directorate of Legal Affairs shall:
i) Provide leadership to the Office of the Directorate of Legal Affairs;
ii) Be responsible for the provision of legal advisory services both to Management and Council; and
iii) Ensure compliance with the existing laws and regulatory requirements.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of the staff and resources in the Directorate of Legal Affairs.
2. Provide legal advisory and interpretation services to both Management and Council and ensure statutory compliance with the existing laws and regulatory requirements.
3. Review and draft contracts, agreements, and internal policies and ensure that they comply with all statutory or legal requirements.
4. Review progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers.
5. Continuously monitor compliance with statutory obligations and advise Management.
6. Prepare, negotiate, review, and draft documentation for business transactions and prepare and advise Management in
compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.
7. Provide continuous leadership, supervision, training, and development of the Directorate of Legal Affairs and the staff, ensuring an effective and motivated team.
8. Provide legal protection and risk Management especially on contract management
9. Follow up and update the Principal on Court matters and attend Court hearings for and on behalf of the School.
10. Review and advise on MOUs between the School and other organizations including donors.
11. Perform such other functions that may be delegated to him/her by the Principal or assigned by Council.
KEY OUTPUTS
1. Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks while ensuring full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
2. Provide proactive legal guidance to management and Council to support legally sound decisions, partnerships, and organizational strategy.
3. Lead the drafting, review, and negotiations of contracts and major transactions to protect the School’s interests.
4. Ensure strong governance practices and develop internal legal policies
5. Oversee legal disputes, manage external Counsel, and minimize legal exposure and costs.
DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES:
1. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills;
2. Must be ethical and of sound integrity
3. Excellent analytical and writing skills
4. Very good listening and interpersonal skills
5. Should be a good negotiator
6. Must be familiar with drafting agreements and preparing Court documents
7. Ability to work with minimum supervision
8. Flexibility and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
9. Must be familiar with the legal framework of the Higher
Education Sub-Sector in Uganda
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Mandatory Requirements:
1. A Honours Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Hons and Diploma in Legal Practice or its equivalent from (a) recognized Institution (s).
2. A Master of Laws (LLM).
3. Must be an enrolled advocate of the High Court of Uganda.
4. Must possess a valid Practicing Certificate.
5. Should have at least Seven (7) years work experience in a Higher Education Institution Or ten (10) years of experience as a Managing Partner of a law firm.
6. A valid Tax Clearance Certificate at the time of application from Uganda Revenue Authority.
7. Must be a citizen of Uganda aged below 55 years.
Added Advantage:
Knowledge of Higher Education Institutions will be an added advantage.
TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:
A five (5) year contract, renewable, subject to good performance.
