Legal Supervisor

About the role

The Legal Supervisor is a senior supervisory position in the Legal / Corporate Affairs department, reporting to the Head of Legal or Management. Based in Kapeeka, Luwero District, the role provides practical legal advice to management, oversees commercial contracts, manages litigation and dispute resolution, ensures regulatory compliance and supports corporate governance. It requires a qualified Advocate of the High Court of Uganda with strong experience in corporate law, contracts, litigation and legal team management.

Key responsibilities

• Advise management on business and operational matters, identify legal risks and keep them informed of regulatory changes
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts; maintain a records database of contracts and legal documents
• Oversee ongoing litigation, coordinate responses to claims, work with external advocates and support mediation and negotiation
• Supervise the legal team, allocate work, review outputs, coach juniors and set performance expectations
• Support corporate governance, board documentation and directors' responsibilities
• Liaise with government agencies and regulators, follow up on permits, licences and statutory filings
• Assess legal risks, recommend mitigation and report on litigation, compliance and contractual obligations

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (PGDLP) or equivalent
• Advocate of the High Court of Uganda with a valid Practicing Certificate
• 5-8 years of post-enrollment legal experience, including 2-3 years in a supervisory or legal management role
• Proven experience in corporate and commercial law, contract drafting and litigation management
• Fluent English; Luganda or other local languages and Mandarin are advantages
• Valid driving permit, clean criminal record, willingness to travel and to work extended hours; must live in or relocate to Kapeeka

Required skills

• Contract drafting, review and negotiation
• Knowledge of Ugandan corporate, commercial and regulatory law
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Leadership, negotiation and stakeholder management

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to lead and strengthen the company's legal function in a manufacturing and industrial environment
• Professional development and career advancement
• A supportive, collaborative working environment

To apply, send your CV, cover letter and certificates by email using the subject "Legal Supervisor - Kapeeka"; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.