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Legal Officer
2026-10-13T16:38:39+00:00
Justice Centres Uganda
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FULL_TIME
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Legal, Social Services & Nonprofit, Civil & Government, Lawyers & Lobbyists, Human Rights
UGX
MONTH
2026-10-16T17:00:00+00:00
8

LEGAL OFFICER

2 POSITIONS – ARUA (1) AND YUMBE (1)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from an accredited Institution.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice;
  • MUST be an Enrolled Advocate of the High Court with a VALID Practicing Certificate.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of 3-4 years’ relevant experience in legal practice/ Court room experience.
  • At least two years’ experience in the provision of Legal Aid Services.
  • Be part of a team that works for justice and equality.

KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Proven experience working on legal aid issues and /or legal aid organizations.
  • Dedication to working for and with vulnerable groups.
  • Proficiency in both Oral and written English is essential.
  • A sound understanding of access to justice and work practices of JLOS institutions.
  • Lobbying and advocacy skills, as well as experience in mediation.
  • Proven appreciation of human rights issues.
  • Ability to mobilize communities and work with volunteers.
  • Proven team-building and management skills.
  • Reporting Skills.
  • NB. Ability to speak at least one of: Alur, Aringa & Swahili languages.
  • Be part of a team that works for justice and equality.
  • Proven experience working on legal aid issues and /or legal aid organizations.
  • Dedication to working for and with vulnerable groups.
  • A sound understanding of access to justice and work practices of JLOS institutions.
  • Lobbying and advocacy skills, as well as experience in mediation.
  • Proven appreciation of human rights issues.
  • Ability to mobilize communities and work with volunteers.
  • Proven team-building and management skills.
  • Reporting Skills.
  • Proficiency in both Oral and written English is essential.
  • Lobbying and advocacy skills
  • Experience in mediation
  • Ability to mobilize communities
  • Team-building and management skills
  • Reporting Skills
  • Ability to speak at least one of: Alur, Aringa & Swahili languages.
  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from an accredited Institution.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
  • Enrolled Advocate of the High Court with a VALID Practicing Certificate.
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Vacancy title:
Legal Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security, Category: Legal, Social Services & Nonprofit, Civil & Government, Lawyers & Lobbyists, Human Rights]

Jobs at:
Justice Centres Uganda

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 16 2026

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 13 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

LEGAL OFFICER

2 POSITIONS – ARUA (1) AND YUMBE (1)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from an accredited Institution.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice;
  • MUST be an Enrolled Advocate of the High Court with a VALID Practicing Certificate.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of 3-4 years’ relevant experience in legal practice/ Court room experience.
  • At least two years’ experience in the provision of Legal Aid Services.
  • Be part of a team that works for justice and equality.

KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Proven experience working on legal aid issues and /or legal aid organizations.
  • Dedication to working for and with vulnerable groups.
  • Proficiency in both Oral and written English is essential.
  • A sound understanding of access to justice and work practices of JLOS institutions.
  • Lobbying and advocacy skills, as well as experience in mediation.
  • Proven appreciation of human rights issues.
  • Ability to mobilize communities and work with volunteers.
  • Proven team-building and management skills.
  • Reporting Skills.
  • NB. Ability to speak at least one of: Alur, Aringa & Swahili languages.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

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DEADLINE: 16 OCTOBER, 2026

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Job Info
Job Category: Legal jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, October 16 2026
Duty Station: Kampala | Kampala
Posted: 13-10-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 13-10-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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