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| KYAPS |
Legal Officer job
Location: Jobs in Uganda 2026
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
UGX
No. of vacancies: 01
Deadline: 14 February 2026
Hiring Organization: KYAPS
Job Details:
Job Purpose
To provide comprehensive legal support to KYAPS, oversee all litigation matters, ensure legal compliance across operations, manage contractual relationships, and safeguard the SACCO’s interests by offering timely legal advisory services. The Legal Officer will represent KYAPS in all courts of law and other legal forums as a fully enrolled Advocate with a valid Practicing Certificate.
Key Responsibilities
Litigation and Court Representation
- Represent KYAPS in all court cases, tribunal matters, and arbitration sessions.
- Prepare, file, and respond to pleadings including plaints, defenses, affidavits, and submissions.
- Manage external law firms (if any) and ensure proper documentation and follow-up.
- Advise management on the best legal strategies and risk implications of ongoing cases.
- Ensure timely updates to management on case status, progress, risks, and outcomes.
Loan Recovery & Credit Risk Support
- Provide legal support to Credit and Recovery teams on non-performing loans.
- Draft and issue demand notices, caveats, loan recall letters, and recovery instructions.
- Participate in the negotiation of repayment schedules and settlement agreements.
- Ensure legal compliance in collateral documentation, perfection of securities, and enforcement actions.
- Support disposal of collateral through legal auction processes where applicable.
Contracts & Legal Documentation.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and validate all KYAPS contracts, MoUs, service level agreements, leases, and procurement documents.
- Ensure adherence to the SACCO bylaws, Cooperative Societies Act, all internal policies and all other relevant legislations and regulations.
- Maintain an updated database of all contracts and legal instruments.
Compliance, Policy & Governance Support
- Ensure KYAPS complies with all statutory and regulatory frameworks (URA, NSSF, PPDA, etc.)
- Draft and review internal policies, SOPs, and legal frameworks of the SACCO.
- Provide legal guidance to the Board and Management on governance matters.
- Train staff on legal awareness, customer protection laws, and regulatory compliance.
Before you apply, please take note of the following:
- 📌 Carefully read through the full job description and requirements.
- 📌 Tailor your resume and cover letter to highlight relevant skills and experience.
- 📌 Follow the application instructions exactly as provided (e.g., subject line, attachments).
- 📌 Ensure that your documents are professionally formatted and free of errors.
- 📌 Submit your application before the stated deadline to avoid disqualification.
- 📌 Prepare for potential interviews by researching the organization in advance.
- 📌 Only apply if you meet the minimum qualifications to improve your chances.
WE WISH YOU GOOD LUCK!
Date Posted: 2026-02-02
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