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Job Summary

Job Title:
Graduate Trainee – Legal
Employer:
Capital Markets Authority (CMA)
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Graduate Trainee jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Monday, 4 August 2025

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About the Organisation

Graduate Trainee – Legal job at Capital Markets Authority (CMA) | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a regulatory body established to promote the development, stability, and integrity of Uganda's capital markets. Its mission is to create an efficient, transparent, and competitive capital market that attracts investment, facilitates economic growth, and protects investors. Recognized for its role in shaping Uganda's financial landscape, the CMA has earned a strong reputation as a key player in regulating and promoting investment opportunities within the country.

The organization fosters a professional and collaborative work culture, encouraging employees to thrive while providing opportunities for career advancement and a supportive work environment. With a focus on innovation, the CMA continuously adapts its regulatory framework to meet international standards, ensuring a dynamic and evolving business model.

As Uganda's capital market authority, the CMA plays an essential role in the growth of the financial sector, overseeing the securities market, pension funds, and insurance industries. Its core values of transparency, accountability, and integrity guide its operations, ensuring the long-term sustainability of Uganda’s capital markets. Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, the CMA supports various educational programs and financial literacy campaigns, empowering communities across Uganda. For more information, visit their official website at www.cma.or.ug.

Are you looking for Graduate Trainee jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Graduate Trainee – Legal job at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)

Full Time

Deadline: 

4 Aug 2025

Job Title

Graduate Trainee – Legal job at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)

Capital Markets Authority (CMA)

Job Description

Position: Graduate Trainee – Legal

Organization: Capital Markets Authority (CMA)

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 4:00 PM, 5th August 2025


About CMA

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a semi-autonomous government agency established in 1996 under the Capital Markets Authority Act (Cap 64), as amended. CMA is mandated to promote, develop, and regulate Uganda’s capital markets industry, with a focus on investor protection and market efficiency.


Opportunity Overview

CMA is inviting applications from qualified young legal professionals to join its Graduate Trainee Program within the Legal Department. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of securities regulation and capital markets law.

As a Graduate Trainee – Legal, you will be exposed to:

  • Capital markets legislative development, review, and reform.

  • Drafting legal instruments and regulatory guidelines.

  • Legal aspects of capital market transactions.

  • Enforcement of securities regulations and compliance procedures.

  • Participation in regulatory investigations and legal proceedings.

This is a dynamic learning opportunity designed to launch your career in legal and financial sector regulation.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

Qualified candidates should submit:

  1. A formal application letter (in MS Word or PDF format),

  2. An updated CV with three referees, and

  3. Copies of academic transcripts and certificates.

Submit your application via email to:careers@cmauganda.co.ug

Address your application to:

The Human Resources & Administration Officer

Capital Markets Authority

8th Floor, Uganda Business Facilitation Centre1

Baskerville Avenue, Kololo

P.O. Box 24565Kampala, Uganda

Important Notes:

  • Only applications submitted as a single attachment (max 10MB) in standard file types (Word or PDF) will be accepted.

  • Zipped files, multiple attachments, or file-sharing links will not be considered.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Eligibility Criteria

To be considered, applicants must:

  • Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law with a First Class or Upper Second from a recognized institution.

  • Possess a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice awarded within the last two (2) years as of the application date.

  • Demonstrate a genuine interest in capital markets and financial regulation.

  • No prior work experience is required.

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