legal jobs in uganda 2015

LAW is a unique non-profit network and think tank of human rights lawyers who provide creative legal assistance to individuals and communities who have suffered from human rights violations and abuses in fragile and conflict-affected areas Role Overview and Responsibility The Legal Advisor will provide overall support with project implementation monitoring, advocacy and fundraising, including str...

Role Overview and Responsibility The Legal Advisor will provide overall support with project implementation monitoring, advocacy and fundraising, including strategic development, preparing case files, and facilitating capacity building of partners and survivor groups. The post holder will perform duties in accordance with the responsibilities outlined below: Programmatic and Legal Develop high qu...

LAW is a unique non-profit network and think tank of human rights lawyers who provide creative legal assistance to individuals and communities who have suffered from human rights violations and abuses in fragile and conflict-affected areas. These people are those who often have the greatest need for protection and assistance but are also those who have the least access to legal resources. Most of...

LAW is a unique non-profit network and think tank of human rights lawyers who provide creative legal assistance to individuals and communities who have suffered from human rights violations and abuses in fragile and conflict-affected areas LAW has an exciting position for an experienced and skilled Legal Advisor. The selected candidate will report directly to the Program Manager, Somalia / Ethiop...

LAW has an exciting position for an experienced and skilled Legal Advisor. The selected candidate will report directly to the Program Manager, Somalia / Ethiopia. The Legal Advisor will provide overall support with project implementation monitoring, advocacy and fundraising, including strategic development, preparing case files, and facilitating capacity building of partners and survivor groups. ...

Britam is a leading diversified financial services group, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The group has interests across the Eastern and Southern Africa region, with operations in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Mozambique and Malawi. Job Purpose: Reporting to the Manager in charge of Centralized Legal, the purpose of this role is to assist the Manager in the provision of...

Kenya Commercial Bank Limited is registered as a non-operating holding company which started operations as a licensed banking institution with effect from January 1, 2016. The holding company oversees KCB Kenya incorporated with effect from January 1, 2016 and all KCB s regional units in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia and South Sudan KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Review legislation, proposed ...

Job Purpose:Reporting to the Manager in charge of Centralized Legal, the purpose of this role is to assist the Manager in the provision of legal support to the centralized Legal segment and the effective management of legal risks.Key responsibilities:Draft, Negotiate and Review contracts or other legal documentation and assess legal implications that need to be brought to the attention of managem...

Tugende is a for-profit social enterprise formally established in 2012 in Uganda. We use asset finance, technology, and a customer-centric model to help informal sector entrepreneurs dramatically increase their economic trajectory About this role We are looking for an experienced practicing lawyer with a bias toward litigation. The ideal candidate will provide timely high-level litigation and/or ...

Our Mission We have recently updated our Company Mission to reflect our ambitions to build the future of payments in Africa. You can read all about it here . Why does our mission matter? There are over 1.3 billion Africans in the world and is the fastest growing region in the world . Africa is also the most expensive place to send money to and trade with. Talent is everywhere but opportunity isn'...

Equity Bank Limited (The Bank ) is incorporated, registered under the Kenyan Companies Act Cap 486 and domiciled in Kenya. The address of the Bank s registered office is 9th Floor, Equity Centre, P.O. Box 75104 00200 Nairobi. The Bank is licensed under the Kenya Banking Act (Chapter 488), and continues to offer retail banking, microfinance and related services. The Bank has subsidiaries in Kenya,...

Council for Legal Education (the Council ) is statutory body constituted under the Legal Practitioners Act (Chapter 27:07). The Council was established in 1992. The Council s principal governing legislation is the Legal Practitioners Act Job Specifications The duties and responsibilities at this grade will entail: Participating in enforcing quality standards as directed by the Principal Supervisi...

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCYRESEARCHER, TANZANIA AND UGANDAAfrica DivisionNairobi OfficeApplication Deadline: February 4, 2024The Africa Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking applicants for the position of Researcher on Tanzania and Uganda. The Africa Division works to promote human rights in Africa and conducts a wide range of work, including human rights investigations, report writing, advoc...

In addressing issues linked to education and training for a competent legal profession in Kenya, both the pre and post-colonial governments have undertaken various initiatives and set up several commissions of inquiry to formulate appropriate policy Job Specifications The duties and responsibilities at this grade will entail: Participating in enforcing quality standards as directed by the Princip...

Implementing strategic plans and objectives in respect to the legal function; Preparing and reviewing legal documents/instruments; Handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries; preparing legal opinions and legal briefs; drafting leases and contracts; Undertaking research on specific legal areas; ensuring compliance with statutory and other legal requirements; Ensuring safe custody of lega...

About the role: The successful candidate will play a pivotal role, providing crucial support in various facets of the organization's legal framework. Responsibilities will include overseeing litigation matters, guiding contract negotiations, and actively participating in compliance activities. With a focus on upholding legal integrity, the candidate will play a key role in ensuring alignment with...

Position Overview: The Legal Officer plays a pivotal role as corporate counsel at Dry Associates Investment Bank, actively advising on all legal matters. This position involves collaborating with management to ensure legal compliance and enhance the overall effectiveness of the company. While the role encompasses various aspects of legal affairs, it primarily focuses on three core areas: Private ...

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail assisting in:Preparing legal briefs for the initiation of legal action;Preparing and interpreting legal opinions and offering guidance on legal requirements; iii. Ensuring that key issues and needs of Institute are represented in policy fora in international regional and national conferences/meetings/workshops;Preparing and filing of plea...

About us: Penda Health is an award-winning company that delivers high-quality, trustworthy healthcare. Our vision is for everyone in Africa to have healthcare they can trust. Today our team of 350 employees operates 16 Medical Centres around Nairobi and Kiambu. Over the next two years, we are looking to build and run a profitable chain that focuses on the delivery of tech-enabled, high-quality he...

Handle all demands, threatened litigation and claims, and ensure reduction of legal exposure through adverse judgements. Undertake negotiation to settle potentially litigious matters to ensure that the Company s risks and costs are minimized. Receive legal documents, summons to enter appearance and plaint for claims lodged against the Company and determining whether liability attaches on the part...

(i) Advising the Institute on legal matters that may arise in its operations;(ii) Drafting and vetting of contracts, agreements and other legal documents;(iii) Following up on cases filed against the Institute and ensure proper preparation of legal reports and opinions;(iv) Initiating legal action on behalf of the Institute on recovery measures;(v) Developing, implementing and reviewing legal pol...

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESUnder the direct supervision of the Officer-in-Charge of the Legal Office, the Individual Contractor shall undertake specific responsibilities aimed at achieving the required objective and results and support the realization of UN-Habitat's mandate. The Individual Contractor will carry out the following duties:Review, verify and process legal instruments ensuring conformity ...

About Us PalmPay is a Pan-African fintech company currently operating in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, and Kenya and expanding to other markets in 2024. We are reinventing the payment experience by making it easy and reliable for everyone to get Payment Services. Job Purpose As a Legal Specialist, your primary responsibility will be to oversee and facilitate the legal and compliance aspects of our op...

Preparing preliminary legal documents/instruments;Ensuring compliance with principals of good corporate governance;Collecting and collating data for legal research and decision, making;Reviewing recent legislation, court cases, correspondences and publications pointing out matters that which necessitate management actions;Conducting legal awareness and education to Hospital staff;Assisting in the...