Legal Officer
NFT Consult
About NFT Consult
NFT Consult is a premier human resources consultancy firm that has established itself as a leader in talent acquisition, management, and development across East Africa. Founded with a vision to bridge the gap between top talent and leading organizations, NFT Consult has consistently delivered exceptional HR solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients.
Established in 2005, NFT Consult is a business process outsourcing firm headquartered in Kampala, Uganda, with additional offices in Hoima, South Africa, Kenya, Botswana, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Burundi, and South Sudan. The company specializes in executive search, staff recruitment, manpower outsourcing, HR process outsourcing, training, and talent development, aiming to transform organizations and unlock individual potential. NFT Consult serves clients across various sectors, including ICT, oil and gas, telecommunications, and financial services.
The firm fosters a work culture that emphasizes empathy, integrity, innovation, and diversity, offering job opportunities that align with these values.
Job Description
The Legal Manager will provide strategic and operational legal support to the organization, ensuring all activities comply with Ugandan law, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies. The role will oversee contract management, litigation, corporate governance, and provide advisory support for trade finance transactions.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents relating to trade finance, corporate partnerships, and operational activities.
- Provide legal advice to management and business units on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and risk mitigation.
- Oversee corporate compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Support structured trade finance transactions by reviewing documentation and mitigating legal risks.
- Manage litigation and dispute resolution, liaising with external counsel as necessary.
- Monitor changes in legislation and advise on potential impacts on the organization operations and trade finance practices.
- Ensure legal records and documentation are accurate, complete, and maintained in compliance with regulatory and institutional standards.
- Participate in policy development and review to strengthen internal controls and operational governance.
- Provide training and guidance to staff on legal and compliance matters.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB).
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in corporate law, banking law, or financial services, with exposure to trade finance or export-related transactions.
- Strong knowledge of Ugandan legal frameworks, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven ability to manage contracts, legal risk, and corporate governance matters in a financial institution.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Strong commercial and legal acumen with attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret complex legislation and regulatory requirements.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to work under pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
