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Legal and Compliance Officer

EM People & Culture Advisory

Job Location:

Kampala - Uganda

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted: 28 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 25 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

On behalf of our client we are seeking a diligent and business-oriented Legal and Compliance Officer to support corporate legal matters regulatory compliance contract management and organisational governance.

The successful candidate will provide practical legal guidance monitor compliance obligations and help the organisation manage legal and regulatory risks within a dynamic financial technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide legal guidance on commercial regulatory contractual and corporate matters.
Draft review and negotiate customer supplier partnership confidentiality and service agreements.
Maintain a register of contracts licences permits regulatory obligations and renewal dates.
Monitor relevant legislative and regulatory developments and advise management on their implications.
Support the development and implementation of compliance policies controls and procedures.
Conduct compliance reviews and follow up on agreed corrective actions.
Support regulatory applications inspections inquiries and reporting requirements.
Coordinate company-secretarial and corporate-governance documentation.
Assist with the management of disputes claims investigations and external legal counsel.
Provide guidance on data protection consumer protection anti-bribery and financial-crime controls.
Conduct legal and compliance due diligence on potential partners and service providers.
Facilitate legal and compliance awareness training for employees.
Maintain accurate legal records and prepare periodic compliance reports.
Promote ethical conduct and support internal reporting and investigation processes.
Identify emerging legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

Requirements

Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognised institution.
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice or an equivalent professional qualification.
Admission to practise law in Uganda is required.
Additional certification in compliance corporate governance data protection or financial crime will be an advantage.
At least four years of relevant legal or compliance experience.
Experience within financial services financial technology telecommunications banking or another regulated sector is preferred.
Demonstrated experience in commercial contracting and regulatory compliance.
Sound understanding of corporate governance and applicable Ugandan legal requirements.
Exposure to data protection consumer protection anti-bribery or financial-crime compliance.
Strong legal research drafting negotiation and analytical capabilities.
Ability to provide clear and commercially practical advice.
High levels of confidentiality professional judgement and integrity.