Legal Counsel
2026-06-22T06:15:13+00:00
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
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FULL_TIME
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Professional Services
Legal, Civil & Government, Management
2026-07-03T17:00:00+00:00
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Background
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a Government Agency responsible for Standardization, Quality Assurance, Metrology, and Laboratory Testing (SQMT) with the objectives of promoting Fair Trade and Protecting Consumers and the Environment against Harmful Commodities. UNBS seeks to recruit a highly Motivated, result-oriented, and Suitably Qualified Professional with a very high level of Integrity in the under listed Position/Role;
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice to the Management and the National Standards Council on all major policy issues in the management of UNBS in line with the applicable laws.
- Develop, Coordinate and supervise the drafting and reviewing of legal instruments, documents and letters in line with legal policies, procedures and SQMT Laws.
- Oversee and monitor the progress of any legal proceeding in Courts of law including litigation or in Alternative Dispute Resolution in line with legal obligations, procedures and/or principles.
- Manage external lawyer relationships and coordinate the provision of legal services to the bureau and represent the bureau in Courts of Judicature in Uganda.
- Manage and coordinate the drafting and negotiation of all contracts/ Memorandum of Understanding that UNBS enters into in line with the legal provisions and UNBS mandate.
- Manage and supervise the Prosecution of offenders in accordance with required laws.
- Coordinate the business of the National Standards Council (NSC) including scheduling meetings, submission of documents, taking minutes and extract Council resolutions for Managements’ action in line with the approved Council Charter and related guidelines.
- Maintain proper records of the Council and Legal documentation of the Bureau.
- Review and provide technical advice on draft Organizational Policies initiated by the different departments.
- Coordinate the performance of all staff in the Department and ensure that targets, plans and outputs are achieved within schedules and budgets and regularly review their performance during performance review meetings and annual performance appraisal.
- Review and guide Management in the formulation, implementation and/or amendment of UNBS Operational policies.
- Prepare and submit monthly, Quarterly, Semi-annual and annual work plans, budgets and reports in accordance with set timelines.
- Perform any other related duties as required by the Supervisor
Qualifications and Other Requirements
- A Master’s degree in Law (LLM) from a recognized University/Institution
- A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University/Institution.
- Possession of a professional qualification in ICSA
- Post Graduate Diploma in Legal practice
- Membership of ULS with a valid Practicing Certificate
- Experience of at least nine (9) years of which five (5) years in Supervisory role in in Legal Practice
- Must be an advocate of the High Court
- Hands on experience in managing Corporate, legal and Board affairs
- Proven people leadership and functional management competencies with hands-on skills in Risk Management and internal control functional areas
- High moral character and proven integrity, innovative, creative and selfdriven.
- Between 35 -55 years old
- Should demonstrate Well-developed leadership skills, interpersonal relationship skills, communication, Teamwork, Analytical, Problem solving and decision-making skills. Knowledge of the legislative, strategic and operational framework of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards Communication ICT skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet applications among others).
Other Details
UNBS is an Equal Opportunities Employer, and all eligible Ugandans are encouraged to apply. Details of the above Job Requirements can be found on the UNBS Website: www.unbs.go.ug
* Provide legal advice to the Management and the National Standards Council on all major policy issues in the management of UNBS in line with the applicable laws. * Develop, Coordinate and supervise the drafting and reviewing of legal instruments, documents and letters in line with legal policies, procedures and SQMT Laws. * Oversee and monitor the progress of any legal proceeding in Courts of law including litigation or in Alternative Dispute Resolution in line with legal obligations, procedures and/or principles. * Manage external lawyer relationships and coordinate the provision of legal services to the bureau and represent the bureau in Courts of Judicature in Uganda. * Manage and coordinate the drafting and negotiation of all contracts/ Memorandum of Understanding that UNBS enters into in line with the legal provisions and UNBS mandate. * Manage and supervise the Prosecution of offenders in accordance with required laws. * Coordinate the business of the National Standards Council (NSC) including scheduling meetings, submission of documents, taking minutes and extract Council resolutions for Managements’ action in line with the approved Council Charter and related guidelines. * Maintain proper records of the Council and Legal documentation of the Bureau. * Review and provide technical advice on draft Organizational Policies initiated by the different departments. * Coordinate the performance of all staff in the Department and ensure that targets, plans and outputs are achieved within schedules and budgets and regularly review their performance during performance review meetings and annual performance appraisal. * Review and guide Management in the formulation, implementation and/or amendment of UNBS Operational policies. * Prepare and submit monthly, Quarterly, Semi-annual and annual work plans, budgets and reports in accordance with set timelines. * Perform any other related duties as required by the Supervisor
* Well-developed leadership skills * Interpersonal relationship skills * Communication skills * Teamwork skills * Analytical skills * Problem-solving skills * Decision-making skills * Knowledge of the legislative, strategic and operational framework of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards * ICT skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet applications among others)
* A Master’s degree in Law (LLM) from a recognized University/Institution * A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University/Institution. * Possession of a professional qualification in ICSA * Post Graduate Diploma in Legal practice * Membership of ULS with a valid Practicing Certificate * Must be an advocate of the High Court * Hands on experience in managing Corporate, legal and Board affairs * Proven people leadership and functional management competencies with hands-on skills in Risk Management and internal control functional areas
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Vacancy title:
Legal Counsel
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Legal, Civil & Government, Management]
Jobs at:
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 3 2026
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a Government Agency responsible for Standardization, Quality Assurance, Metrology, and Laboratory Testing (SQMT) with the objectives of promoting Fair Trade and Protecting Consumers and the Environment against Harmful Commodities. UNBS seeks to recruit a highly Motivated, result-oriented, and Suitably Qualified Professional with a very high level of Integrity in the under listed Position/Role;
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice to the Management and the National Standards Council on all major policy issues in the management of UNBS in line with the applicable laws.
- Develop, Coordinate and supervise the drafting and reviewing of legal instruments, documents and letters in line with legal policies, procedures and SQMT Laws.
- Oversee and monitor the progress of any legal proceeding in Courts of law including litigation or in Alternative Dispute Resolution in line with legal obligations, procedures and/or principles.
- Manage external lawyer relationships and coordinate the provision of legal services to the bureau and represent the bureau in Courts of Judicature in Uganda.
- Manage and coordinate the drafting and negotiation of all contracts/ Memorandum of Understanding that UNBS enters into in line with the legal provisions and UNBS mandate.
- Manage and supervise the Prosecution of offenders in accordance with required laws.
- Coordinate the business of the National Standards Council (NSC) including scheduling meetings, submission of documents, taking minutes and extract Council resolutions for Managements’ action in line with the approved Council Charter and related guidelines.
- Maintain proper records of the Council and Legal documentation of the Bureau.
- Review and provide technical advice on draft Organizational Policies initiated by the different departments.
- Coordinate the performance of all staff in the Department and ensure that targets, plans and outputs are achieved within schedules and budgets and regularly review their performance during performance review meetings and annual performance appraisal.
- Review and guide Management in the formulation, implementation and/or amendment of UNBS Operational policies.
- Prepare and submit monthly, Quarterly, Semi-annual and annual work plans, budgets and reports in accordance with set timelines.
- Perform any other related duties as required by the Supervisor
Qualifications and Other Requirements
- A Master’s degree in Law (LLM) from a recognized University/Institution
- A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University/Institution.
- Possession of a professional qualification in ICSA
- Post Graduate Diploma in Legal practice
- Membership of ULS with a valid Practicing Certificate
- Experience of at least nine (9) years of which five (5) years in Supervisory role in in Legal Practice
- Must be an advocate of the High Court
- Hands on experience in managing Corporate, legal and Board affairs
- Proven people leadership and functional management competencies with hands-on skills in Risk Management and internal control functional areas
- High moral character and proven integrity, innovative, creative and selfdriven.
- Between 35 -55 years old
- Should demonstrate Well-developed leadership skills, interpersonal relationship skills, communication, Teamwork, Analytical, Problem solving and decision-making skills. Knowledge of the legislative, strategic and operational framework of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards Communication ICT skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet applications among others).
Other Details
UNBS is an Equal Opportunities Employer, and all eligible Ugandans are encouraged to apply. Details of the above Job Requirements can be found on the UNBS Website: www.unbs.go.ug
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
Mode of Application
- Follow the Link Application Link: Click here to Apply
- Use your mail Address for Registration
- Fill in all Tabs as per the Application
- Attach your updated CV with Mobile Telephone Numbers, Copies of Academic/Professional Qualifications and National Identity Card (NIN) under the Tab for Documents
- Complete your application by clicking the Tab for “Submit Application”
- No Hand Delivered Applications will be received
Please Note
- Any form of Canvassing will lead to Automatic Disqualification.
- UNBS does not request for any Payments or favors at any stage of Recruitment
- Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted
- Applications are open from 22nd June to 3rd July 2026, 5.00 pm.
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