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Senior Legal Officer job at National Agricultural Research Organisation
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Feb-13
Location: Plot 11-13, Lugard Avenue, Entebbe
Senior Legal Officer 2026-02-12T19:05:07+00:00 National Agricultural Research Organisation https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_1043/logo/naro.jpg https://www.ugashare.com/jobs/ FULL_TIME Plot 11-13, Lugard Avenue Entebbe Entebbe 00256 Uganda Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Legal, Civil & Government, Agribusiness 2026-03-05T17:00:00+00:00 8 Description The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is hiring a Senior Legal Officer to provide guidance on legal matters of interest and concern to the organization, related to its objectives and functions. The SLO shall also be responsible for assisting the Principal Legal Officer with the timely provision of advice, opinions and provide legal support to the various units within the Organisation on land, labor and employment matters and general administrative matters Age Limit: 35-45 Years Tenure: The tenure of office is a 5-year contract renewable upon satisfactory performance. Ref No. NARO/SLO/001 Job Title Senior Legal Officer No. of Posts 1 Institute NARO Secretariat Entebbe Location Wakiso District Reports to: Principal Legal Officer Salary Scale: UR 4 (Admin) Specific Duties and Responsibilities: - To represent NARO in courts of law and provide accurate and strategic legal advice to ensure sound legal standing for the Organisation.
- Provide legal advice and guidance to the management as and when required on various matters arising out of day-to-day operations of the organisation.
- Prepare legal briefs/opinions as and when required.
- Prepare, draft and review contracts and correspondences related to legal matters.
- Provide in house expertise and guidance necessary for the drafting and signing of contracts, agreements and memorandum of understanding by various
- Support in the preparation, review, negotiation, execution and registration of contracts and other legal documents on behalf of the Organisation.
- Advise Council, management and staff on the interpretation of the National Agricultural Research Act, 2005, and other enabling legislations.
- Assist the Principal Legal Officer to provide advice and opinions on the interpretation and application/enforcement of domestic laws and regulations to the activities of the Company in Uganda.
- Monitor legislative and government developments including changes in the legislative environment, which may have impact on the Organization.
- Monitor the implementation of Organizational policies and procedures and report to the Principal Legal Officer.
- Oversee compliance with laws regulations and internal policies.
- Participate in the review of legal and policy frameworks pertaining to the Organisation and recommend appropriate amendments.
- Participate in the preparation and review of court documents for civil suits/litigation.
- Participate in the preparation of quarterly performance reports.
- Actively participates in dispute resolution/resolving contractual disputes/litigation in Courts of Law as well as ADR/Out-of-Court settlements.
- Support in developing and implementation of the litigation strategy.
- Develop and implement legal department strategies, budgets and work plans for the Unit.
- Identify potential legal risks and advise management on mitigation strategies.
- Compile and keep proper custody of registers of all legal documents including Agreements, signed contracts etc.
- Take minutes of Management and Board meetings.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisors and Management.
Academic Qualifications and Experience - Applicants should possess a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from a recognized University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre.
- Possession of a Master’s degree in law (LLM) from a reputable University is an added advantage.
- Applicants MUST hold a valid practicing certificate (2025).
- At least four years’ experience of legal practice in a reputable organisation or firm.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant national, regional and internal legal frameworks.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Office applications i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).
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
- To represent NARO in courts of law and provide accurate and strategic legal advice to ensure sound legal standing for the Organisation.
- Provide legal advice and guidance to the management as and when required on various matters arising out of day-to-day operations of the organisation.
- Prepare legal briefs/opinions as and when required.
- Prepare, draft and review contracts and correspondences related to legal matters.
- Provide in house expertise and guidance necessary for the drafting and signing of contracts, agreements and memorandum of understanding by various
- Support in the preparation, review, negotiation, execution and registration of contracts and other legal documents on behalf of the Organisation.
- Advise Council, management and staff on the interpretation of the National Agricultural Research Act, 2005, and other enabling legislations.
- Assist the Principal Legal Officer to provide advice and opinions on the interpretation and application/enforcement of domestic laws and regulations to the activities of the Company in Uganda.
- Monitor legislative and government developments including changes in the legislative environment, which may have impact on the Organization.
- Monitor the implementation of Organizational policies and procedures and report to the Principal Legal Officer.
- Oversee compliance with laws regulations and internal policies.
- Participate in the review of legal and policy frameworks pertaining to the Organisation and recommend appropriate amendments.
- Participate in the preparation and review of court documents for civil suits/litigation.
- Participate in the preparation of quarterly performance reports.
- Actively participates in dispute resolution/resolving contractual disputes/litigation in Courts of Law as well as ADR/Out-of-Court settlements.
- Support in developing and implementation of the litigation strategy.
- Develop and implement legal department strategies, budgets and work plans for the Unit.
- Identify potential legal risks and advise management on mitigation strategies.
- Compile and keep proper custody of registers of all legal documents including Agreements, signed contracts etc.
- Take minutes of Management and Board meetings.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisors and Management.
- Effective presentation and communication skills.
- Interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to work under minimum supervision.
- Proven Integrity, Service ethics and Credibility.
- Team player.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Office applications i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).
- Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from a recognized University.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre.
- Master’s degree in law (LLM) from a reputable University (added advantage).
- Valid practicing certificate (2025).
- At least four years’ experience of legal practice in a reputable organisation or firm.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant national, regional and internal legal frameworks.
JOB-698e24637e6ae Vacancy title:
Senior Legal Officer Jobs at:
National Agricultural Research Organisation Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, March 5 2026 Duty Station:
Plot 11-13, Lugard Avenue | Entebbe | Entebbe Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 12 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
Description The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is hiring a Senior Legal Officer to provide guidance on legal matters of interest and concern to the organization, related to its objectives and functions. The SLO shall also be responsible for assisting the Principal Legal Officer with the timely provision of advice, opinions and provide legal support to the various units within the Organisation on land, labor and employment matters and general administrative matters Age Limit: 35-45 Years Tenure: The tenure of office is a 5-year contract renewable upon satisfactory performance. Ref No. NARO/SLO/001 Job Title Senior Legal Officer No. of Posts 1 Institute NARO Secretariat Entebbe Location Wakiso District Reports to: Principal Legal Officer Salary Scale: UR 4 (Admin) Specific Duties and Responsibilities: - To represent NARO in courts of law and provide accurate and strategic legal advice to ensure sound legal standing for the Organisation.
- Provide legal advice and guidance to the management as and when required on various matters arising out of day-to-day operations of the organisation.
- Prepare legal briefs/opinions as and when required.
- Prepare, draft and review contracts and correspondences related to legal matters.
- Provide in house expertise and guidance necessary for the drafting and signing of contracts, agreements and memorandum of understanding by various
- Support in the preparation, review, negotiation, execution and registration of contracts and other legal documents on behalf of the Organisation.
- Advise Council, management and staff on the interpretation of the National Agricultural Research Act, 2005, and other enabling legislations.
- Assist the Principal Legal Officer to provide advice and opinions on the interpretation and application/enforcement of domestic laws and regulations to the activities of the Company in Uganda.
- Monitor legislative and government developments including changes in the legislative environment, which may have impact on the Organization.
- Monitor the implementation of Organizational policies and procedures and report to the Principal Legal Officer.
- Oversee compliance with laws regulations and internal policies.
- Participate in the review of legal and policy frameworks pertaining to the Organisation and recommend appropriate amendments.
- Participate in the preparation and review of court documents for civil suits/litigation.
- Participate in the preparation of quarterly performance reports.
- Actively participates in dispute resolution/resolving contractual disputes/litigation in Courts of Law as well as ADR/Out-of-Court settlements.
- Support in developing and implementation of the litigation strategy.
- Develop and implement legal department strategies, budgets and work plans for the Unit.
- Identify potential legal risks and advise management on mitigation strategies.
- Compile and keep proper custody of registers of all legal documents including Agreements, signed contracts etc.
- Take minutes of Management and Board meetings.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisors and Management.
Academic Qualifications and Experience - Applicants should possess a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from a recognized University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre.
- Possession of a Master’s degree in law (LLM) from a reputable University is an added advantage.
- Applicants MUST hold a valid practicing certificate (2025).
- At least four years’ experience of legal practice in a reputable organisation or firm.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant national, regional and internal legal frameworks.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Office applications i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).
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
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 24 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
Application Procedures: Interested persons with the above requirements should submit hard copy applications in triplicate together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving telephone and addresses and the names and addresses of three (03) referees, as well as copies of National Identity Card, certified copies of academic certificates and / or testimonials, to the undersigned not later than 5.00pm on Thursday 5th March 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and notified via NARO web-site, telephones and addresses as provided on the CV. Short-listed candidates will be required to provide certified copies of their academic qualifications. Only applications responding to this advertisement and its attendant timelines will be received. The Director General National Agricultural Research Organization Plot 11-13, Lugard Avenue P.O. Box 295, ENTEBBE
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