3. Stakeholder & External Counsel Management

• Engaging and supervising external counsel to ensure effective legal representation and advisory services.
• Supervising the performance of external legal counsel to ensure effective recovery.
• Coordinating with Field recovery officers, Branch Staff and provide updates to Stakeholders and Management on progress of cases in Court.
• Representing the institution in discussions with regulators, government agencies, and law enforcement regarding legal proceedings.
• Engaging with external and internal audit teams during the departmental reviews and provide all necessary information.

4. Criminal Prosecutions & Fraud Management

• Working with law enforcement agencies like Police, CID, DPP Financial Crimes Division to file criminal complaints and instituting criminal proceedings against fraudulent staff.
• Providing legal guidance to Management on fraud related cases.
• Working closely with Compliance and Internal Audit departments on internal investigations on fraud or financial misconduct cases.

5. Legal Risk Assessment & Compliance

• Assessing potential legal risks related to litigation and providing recommendations to mitigate exposure.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable banking, financial, and microfinance regulations in all legal proceedings.
• Liaising with regulatory authorities, such as Bank of Uganda on legal matters impacting the institution.
• Maintaining awareness of changes in relevant laws and regulations that may impact the institution’s operations.

6. Employment & Labor Disputes

• Handling employment-related litigation.
• Advising the Human Resource department on Employment laws, employee contracts, and workplace policies to mitigate litigation risks.
• Representing the institution before the Industrial Court and labor tribunals when necessary.

7. Legal Advisory & Training

• Providing legal guidance and training to internal teams on litigation risks, contract management, and regulatory compliance.
• Developing internal policies and best practices related to litigation and dispute resolution.

8. Deputizing the Head of Legal

• Assisting the Company Secretary and Head of Legal in overseeing the legal department’s day-to-day activities.
• Assisting the Company Secretary and Head Legal in management of Board affairs when the need arises.
• Supporting policy formulation and regulatory compliance

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Law degree (LL.B.) from a recognized university and a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
• 5– 8 years of experience in Litigation, Debt recovery, criminal prosecutions, banking law, microfinance, or financial services legal practice in a law firm or fast paced corporate institution.
• Enrolled Advocate of the High Court of Uganda with a valid practicing certificate.
• Strong knowledge of the applicable Legal and Regulatory Frameworks.
• Experience handling loan recovery, debt enforcement, and financial services litigation.
• Experience in handling fraud-related legal cases
• Proven ability to liaise with Government agencies like Police, CID, DPP, Industrial Court, Courts and Judicial Officers.

Competencies  

• Strong litigation, negotiation, and dispute resolution skills.
• Excellent legal drafting and court representation skills.
• Ability to handle multiple legal matters in a fast-paced financial environment.
• Knowledge of banking, microfinance operations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and advisory skills.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Ability to balance opposing business requirements.
• Strong evaluation, communication and reporting skills
• Independent and logical thinker, yet an achiever and implementer
• Leads by example
• Building relationships and networking easily