Chief – Directorate of Legal Affairs

Makerere University Business School (MUBS) is a Public Tertiary Institution established under the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act (UOTIA), Cap. 262, and academically affiliated to Makerere University. The School seeks to attract and retain highly qualified and committed professionals who will thrive in a collegial, diverse, and supportive environment that upholds integrity, accountability, and service excellence.

Reports to: Principal  |  Salary Scale: PU 3  |  Tenure: Five (5) year contract, renewable subject to good performance.

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The Chief, Directorate of Legal Affairs shall provide leadership to the Office of the Directorate of Legal Affairs, be responsible for the provision of legal advisory services to both Management and Council, and ensure compliance with the existing laws and regulatory requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of the staff and resources in the Directorate of Legal Affairs.
2. Provide legal advisory and interpretation services to both Management and Council and ensure statutory compliance.
3. Review and draft contracts, agreements, and internal policies and ensure they comply with all statutory or legal requirements.
4. Review progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers.
5. Continuously monitor compliance with statutory obligations and advise Management.
6. Prepare, negotiate, review, and draft documentation for business transactions in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.
7. Provide continuous leadership, supervision, training, and development of the Directorate of Legal Affairs and its staff.
8. Provide legal protection and risk management, especially on contract management.
9. Follow up and update the Principal on Court matters and attend Court hearings for and on behalf of the School.
10. Review and advise on MOUs between the School and other organizations including donors.
11. Perform such other functions as may be delegated by the Principal or assigned by Council.

Person Specification (Mandatory Requirements)

• An Honours Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons) and a Diploma in Legal Practice, or its equivalent, from a recognized institution.
• A Master of Laws (LLM).
• Must be an enrolled Advocate of the High Court of Uganda with a valid Practising Certificate.
• At least seven (7) years’ experience in a Higher Education Institution, or ten (10) years’ experience as a Managing Partner of a law firm.
• A valid Tax Clearance Certificate from the Uganda Revenue Authority at the time of application.
• Must be a citizen of Uganda aged below 55 years.
• Added advantage: Knowledge of Higher Education Institutions.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their applications as one signed hard copy (in duplicate where required) or as one consolidated PDF (soft copy) comprising:

• A formal application letter addressed to the Chief, Human Resource.
• A detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
• A copy of the applicant’s National Identification Card, birth certificate, or passport bio-data page.
• Names and contact details of three referees (one academic, one professional, and one character). Confidential references may be requested at the shortlisting stage.

Sealed applications, clearly marked “CONFIDENTIAL – Application for the Position of [insert title of post as advertised]” and bearing the title of the post in the top right-hand corner of the envelope, must be forwarded to:

The Chief, Human Resource
Makerere University Business School (MUBS)
Plot 21A, Old Portbell Road
P.O. Box 1337, Kampala – Uganda

Electronic applications should be submitted as one PDF document (maximum 10MB) to hrd@mubs.ac.ug with the subject line: Application for the Position of …

Deadline for submission: 15th July 2026 by 5:00 p.m. East African Time (EAT).

For more information: Website www.mubs.ac.ug | Email hrd@mubs.ac.ug | Tel: +256 414 338 131

MUBS is an Equal Opportunities Employer and actively encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups. Only successful candidates will be contacted.