Legal & Compliance Officer
Company: GenKaz Placements (on behalf of Baifam Group Ltd)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Contract Type: Full-time (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Sector: Banking, Finance & Insurance
Application Deadline: July 22, 2026
About the Company: Baifam Group Ltd is a conglomerate that provides consulting and corporate management services to its subsidiaries, sister companies, and other growing businesses in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Legal & Compliance Officer will support the Legal & Compliance Manager to ensure the Group's compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. The role involves providing legal support, reviewing contracts, monitoring regulatory compliance, managing litigation and recoveries, maintaining legal records, and supporting risk management initiatives across the Group's companies.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide legal support and advice to all Group companies.
Draft, review, and manage contracts, agreements, policies, and other legal documents.
Monitor compliance with the Tier 4 Microfinance Institutions and Money Lenders Act, SIMPA, the Companies Act, the Data Protection and Privacy Act, and other applicable laws and regulations.
Assist in managing litigation, recoveries, enforcement proceedings, and liaise with external lawyers.
Conduct legal research and provide legal opinions on emerging legal and regulatory issues.
Maintain statutory registers, legal records, and compliance documentation.
Support regulatory filings, licensing, and reporting requirements with relevant authorities.
Identify legal and compliance risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
Perform compliance monitoring and assist in implementing internal controls.
Support staff training and awareness on legal, regulatory, and compliance obligations.
Perform any other duties assigned by the Legal & Compliance Manager.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
Diploma in Legal Practice (Bar Course) is an added advantage.
Minimum of one year of experience in legal, compliance, or recovery roles within a Tier 4 microfinance institution, SACCO, lending institution, law firm, or corporate environment.
Strong practical knowledge of recovery laws, debt enforcement procedures, and corporate legal practice.
Required Skills:
Excellent legal drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Personal Attributes: A highly ethical, detail-oriented, proactive, and reliable professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to exercise sound legal judgment under minimal supervision.
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