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Legal Counsel job at YALELO | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
YALELO is a leading aquaculture company focused on sustainably producing high-quality fish and providing nutritious, affordable protein to consumers across Africa. With a mission to promote food security and create long-term value in the agricultural and aquaculture sectors, YALELO has earned recognition for its innovative farming practices and commitment to sustainable development. Known for its integrity and customer-first approach, the company fosters a work culture centered on inclusivity, collaboration, and a passion for innovation, offering employees opportunities for personal growth, training, and advancement in a supportive environment.
Founded with the goal of transforming Africa's aquaculture industry, YALELO has evolved into a dynamic force in the market, utilizing cutting-edge technology and sustainable business practices to optimize its production processes and ensure long-term profitability. The company’s business model revolves around the responsible farming of tilapia, and its reach extends across several African countries, contributing to job creation and economic growth. YALELO is guided by core values of sustainability, transparency, and community engagement, and actively contributes to corporate social responsibility through environmental stewardship, community development, and promoting healthy eating. For more information, visit www.yalelo.com.
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Full Time
Deadline:
15 Jul 2025
Job Title
Legal Counsel job at YALELO
YALELO
Job Description
Job Title: Legal Counsel
Organisation: Yalelo
Duty Station: Kampala Uganda
The Legal Counsel will support the Head of Corporate Services in managing Yalelo Uganda’s legal matters. This role will focus on providing practical and proactive legal support and advice across all departments of the company and specifically focus on drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, corporate housekeeping, regulatory compliance, litigation and supporting HR with employment law related matters. The ideal candidate has excellent drafting and analytical skills, strong attention to detail, high integrity and is able to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders at all levels.
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.
Please send the application, CV & academic documents as one pdf document to: careers@yalelo.ug, clearly specifying the job position in the subject line.
Deadline: 15th July 2025.
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How to Apply
Contract Management:
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (e.g., leases, procurement, sales, services, transport, etc.).
Update and maintain a library of contract templates in coordination with the Head of Corporate Services.
Support teams across the company in understanding and managing contractual obligations and risks.
Advise on contract enforcement.
Corporate Housekeeping and Regulatory Compliance:
Draft corporate resolutions and assist with board and shareholder documentation.
Liaise with the company secretary and ensure timely statutory filings.
Collaborate with the Finance department on all matters relating to bank approvals and related corporate resolutions.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date legal and corporate records.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise the business on implications and coordinate with external legal counsel and regulatory authorities as needed regarding regulatory matters.
Litigation: Track and manage ongoing legal matters and disputes.
Policy Development: Support in the development, implementation, and review of company policies and procedures.
Employment Law Support:
Support the HR team on employment law matters including disciplinary processes, terminations, employment contracts, and compliance with labour laws.
Support in resolving internal employee disputes and investigations.
Legal Operations & Administration
Organise and manage the legal filing system.
Develop and maintain internal legal workflows and trackers.
Support internal trainings and awareness sessions on legal topics (e.g., contracts, compliance).
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, sales, procurement, HSE, and all others to provide practical legal solutions
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Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognised university.
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice and valid enrolment to the Uganda Bar.
3–7 years of post-qualification experience in corporate or commercial law.
At least 2 years in a reputable law firm; in-house legal counsel experience is an added advantage.
Experience advising on contracts and company law are required, experience with employment law is a plus.
Experience in industries such as agribusiness, manufacturing, or FMCG is a plus.
Skills & Competencies
Strong drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under deadlines.
Pro-active and results-oriented mindset.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
High level of integrity, ethics, discretion, and professionalism.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to work collaboratively across teams.
Keen interest in working in a scale-up and contributing to the rapid growth of Uganda’s number one aquaculture company.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.
