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Senior Legal Officer-Re advertised Job at Mountains of the Moon University (MMU)
Mountains of the Moon University (MMU)
Job Description
MMU therefore invites applications from suitably qualified and skilled Ugandans for the following positions:
To advise the University Management and Council on all legal matters.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities shall be to;
- Establish the strategic direction, designs and implemention of policies and procedures for the overall legal function of the University.
- Lead the defence and action of all University legal cases.
- Provide legal expertise to the entire University structure.
- Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of staff and resources in the Legal Unit.
- Plan and direct all aspects of the University’s legal affairs and ensures effective execution.
- Review and advise Management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
- Conduct due diligence on firms intending to carry out major projects of supply of goods and services to the University as may be directed by the University Secretary.
- Review and draft Contracts, Agreements and ensures that they are in compliance with all Statutory or legal requirements.
- Liaise with the External Lawyers, in consultation with the University Secretary on all cases that are referred to them for action.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reports to Management.
- Liaise with the Faculties, Directorates and Departments of the University to ensure that legal risks are identified and appropriate
- legal action taken.
- Prepare Departmental work plans and budgets.
- Conduct legal research that supports drafting of legal submissions and briefs to facilitate defense teams in Court.
- Perform any other official duties assigned from time to time
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Full job descriptions and instructions for application can be found here
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested and eligible candidates MUST ELECTRONICALLY submit the application documents below merged as one document in PDF to applicationsmarch2026@mmu.ac.ug
- Application letter.
- A detailed up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing names and contacts of three (3) credible referees.
- Certified copies of the relevant academic/professional Transcripts and Certificates.
- Copies of relevant appointment and confirmation letter (s).
- Copy of a National Identity Card
- Details of the physical address, telephone contact and email address.
- Any other relevant documentation to support the application.
N.B: Application not in one PDF file and those arriving after the closing time and date will not be considered. Details of the job advert can be accessed on the University website: www.mmu.ac.ug.
Applications should be addressed to: –
The University Secretary
Mountains of the Moon University
P. O. Box 837, Lake Saaka Campus, Block C, Ground Level
Fort Portal, Uganda.
The application must be received by 5:00 p.m. on 27th March, 2026. MMU is an equal opportunity employer, and appointments to all positions are based on merit. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted formally. Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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