JOB DETAILS:

To handle the Legal and Board Affairs function, provide legal advisory services to UPPC and represent the corporation in courts of Law.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. Engage in operationalization of UPPC’s role as the chief Government advisor in charge of regulating and controlling printing and publishing industry in Uganda as provided under sec.5 (3) c of the UPPC Act;
ii. Engage in Monitoring and liaising with outsourced lawyers in respect to UPPC’s cases
iii. Provide legal secretarial services to UPPC.
iv. Support in organizing Board meetings and writing minutes
v. Drafting legal documents on behalf of the corporation.
vi. Taking legal actions for the resolution of contractual disputes including litigation on behalf of UPPC.
vii. Registering legal documents including Agreements, Bonds, Guarantees, witnessing legal contracts of UPPC etc.
viii. Advising the corporation on statutory compliances.
ix. Preparing and submitting periodic reports to management and the Board.
x. Identify gaps and draft new provisions/amendments that permit commercial operations of the Corporation.
xi. Draft agreements and contracts as well as letters in response to queries on legal matters on behalf of UPPC
xii. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time to whom authority has been delegated.

Qualifications

i. A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) obtained from a recognized Institution.
ii. Postgraduate diploma in Legal Practice and should be enrolled as an advocate in the courts of Uganda.
iii. Must be registered with the Uganda Law Society
iv. At least 2 years’ experience gained from a reputable organization.

Skills and Competences

i. Knowledge of corporate, commercial, labor, and contract law
ii. Regulatory compliance expertise
iii. Strong legal research and analytical skills
iv. Clear written and verbal communication
v. Negotiation and persuasion skills
vi. Problem-solving and legal advisory skills
vii. High ethical standards, integrity, and confidentiality
viii. Understanding of compliance frameworks and governance practices
ix. Drafting and reviewing contracts, agreements, and policies
x. Ability to analyze risks and provide practical solutions
xi. Capacity to multitask and meet tight deadlines
xii. Teamwork and collaboration with stakeholders
xiii. High integrity, ethics, and confidentiality
xiv. Attention to detail and accuracy

Interested candidates who meet the required specifications are advised:

i. To apply to

The Managing Director,

Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC),

P.O. Box 33 Entebbe, Uganda.
ii. To mark the envelope with the job applied for in CAPITAL LETTERS, enclose a CV, academic transcripts and certified certificates, Postal, Telephone and Email address for both applicant and three professional referees to reach not later than September 29, 2025 by 5.00pm.
iii. Must obtain a recommendation from the immediate supervisor.
v. Details of the job descriptions can be accessed from the UPPC Website www.uppc.go.ug
vi. Qualified candidates must have worked with UPPC for a period not less than 6 months