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Senior Legal Officer job at National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) | Apply Now
Are you looking for Legal jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Senior Legal Officer job at National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)
About the Organisation
The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is Uganda’s premier public institution mandated to coordinate, generate, and disseminate agricultural research that supports sustainable development, food security, and improved livelihoods. Established under the National Agricultural Research Act of 2005, NARO has evolved into a renowned center of scientific excellence, recognized regionally and internationally for its groundbreaking research and innovations in crop and livestock production, fisheries, forestry, and natural resource management.
With a vibrant and knowledge-driven work culture that promotes scientific integrity, collaboration, and professional growth, NARO offers diverse career opportunities and flexible work arrangements aimed at attracting and retaining top-tier researchers and support staff. The organization’s business model is rooted in a decentralized research system, leveraging a network of specialized research institutes across Uganda to generate context-specific solutions and technologies tailored to farmers’ needs.
NARO upholds core values of excellence, accountability, innovation, teamwork, and client orientation, and integrates these into all its programs and partnerships. Its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility is evident in community-based outreach, capacity-building initiatives, youth involvement in agriculture, and environmental conservation efforts. With a wide reach and influence in both national policy and grassroots transformation, NARO remains instrumental in driving agricultural advancement in Uganda and beyond. For more information, visit www.naro.go.ug.
Entebbe, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Senior Legal Officer job at National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)
National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Legal Officer
Organisation: National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Ref No: NARO/SLO/001
Job Summary:
To provide guidance on legal matters of interest and concern to the organization, related to its objectives and functions.
The SLO shall also be responsible for assisting the Principal Legal Officer with the timely provision of advice, opinions and provide legal support to the various units within the Organisation on land, labor and employment matters and general administrative matters.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
To represent NARO in courts of law and provide accurate and strategic legal advice to ensure sound legal standing for the Organisation.
Provide legal advice and guidance to the management as and when required on various matters arising out of day-to-day operations of the organisation.
Prepare legal briefs/opinions as and when required.
Prepare, draft and review contracts and correspondences related to legal matters.
Provide in house expertise and guidance necessary for the drafting and signing of contracts, agreements and memorandum of understanding by various
Support in the preparation, review, negotiation, execution and registration of
contracts and other legal documents on behalf of the Organisation.
Advise Council, management and staff on the interpretation of the National
Agricultural Research Act, 2005, and other enabling legislations.
Assist the Principal Legal Officer to provide advice and opinions on the interpretation and application/enforcement of domestic laws and regulations to the activities of the Company in Uganda.
Monitor legislative and government developments including changes in the legislative environment, which may have impact on the Organization.
Monitor the implementation of Organizational policies and procedures and report to the Principal Legal Officer.
Oversee compliance with laws regulations and internal policies.
Participate in the review of legal and policy frameworks pertaining to the Organisation and recommend appropriate amendments.
Participate in the preparation and review of court documents for civil suits/litigation.
Participate in the preparation of quarterly performance reports.
Actively participates in dispute resolution/resolving contractual disputes/litigation in Courts of Law as well as ADR/Out-of-Court settlements.
Support in developing and implementation of the litigation strategy.
Develop and implement legal department strategies, budgets and work plans for the Unit.
Identify potential legal risks and advise management on mitigation strategies.
Compile and keep proper custody of registers of all legal documents including Agreements, signed contracts etc.
Take minutes of Management and Board meetings.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisors and Management.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Applicants should possess a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from a recognized University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre.
Possession of a Master’s degree in law (LLM) from a reputable University is an added advantage.
Applicants MUST hold a valid practicing certificate (2025).
Membership with both the Uganda Law Society and East African Law Society.
At least four years’ experience of legal practice in a reputable organisation or firm.
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant national, regional and internal legal frameworks.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Office applications i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).
Behavioral competencies
Effective presentation and communication skills.
Interpersonal and organizational skills.
Possess the ability to work under minimum supervision.
Proven Integrity, Service ethics and Credibility.
The applicant must be a team player
Age: 35-45 Years
How to Apply
Interested persons with the stated requirements should submit hard copy applications in triplicate together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving telephone and e-mail addresses and the names and addresses of three (03) referees, as well as copies of National Identity Card, certified copies of academic certificates and / or testimonials, to the undersigned not later than 5.00pm on Friday 27th September 2025.
Applicants are advised to quote the reference number of the post applied for on the top-left hand corner of the envelope.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and notified via NARO web-site, telephones and e-mail addresses as provided on the CV. Short-listed candidates will be required to provide certified copies of their Academic Qualifications.
Only applications responding to this advertisement and its attendant timelines will be received.
The Director General,
National Agricultural Research Organization,
Plot 11-13, Lugard Avenue,
P.O.Box 295
Entebbe – Uganda
Deadline: 27th September 2025
