Mandela National Stadium
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Description
Mandela National Stadium Limited is hiring a Legal Officer to provide legal advisory services, ensure regulatory compliance, manage legal risks, and support the Managing Director in safeguarding the interests of Mandela National Stadium Limited.
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Reports To: Managing Director
Salary Scale: MNSL 4
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice to management on corporate, commercial, and administrative matters.
- Draft, review, and interpret contracts, MoUs, agreements, and legal documents.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, regulatory frameworks, and governance standards.
- Represent the organization in legal proceedings and coordinate with external legal service providers.
- Manage legal risks by developing risk mitigation strategies and compliance mechanisms.
- Support the Managing Director in Board matters, including preparation of legal briefs and documentation.
- Maintain an updated database of legal records, contracts, and statutory documents.
- Provide guidance on disciplinary processes, labour-related matters, and dispute resolution.
- Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting the organization and advise accordingly.
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
- An Honors Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution.
- A Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre.
Working Experience
- Five (5) years working experience (5 High Court Practicing Certificates), three (3) of which should have been as a Legal Officer from a reputable organization.
- Knowledgeable in company secretarial work, with an added advantage of ICSA.
Competences
Technical
- Legal research and advisory
- Contract drafting and negotiation
- Regulatory compliance and risk management
- Litigation support and case management
Behavioral
- High integrity and ethical conduct
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism
- Attention to detail and accuracy
Application Deadline
30th September 2026
All applications must be submitted as PDFs to Careers@se.holdings
