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Legal & Compliance Officer

GenKaz Placements
📍 KampalaCDI🗓️ 3 days ago

Job Description

Kampala
CDI
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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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Legal & Compliance Officer GenKaz Placements Legal Services

  • 1 week ago Easy apply Kampala Full Time Banking, Finance & Insurance The Legal & Compliance Officer will support the Legal & Compliance Manager in ensuring 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 debt recovery matters, maintaining legal records, and supporting risk management initiatives across the Group's companies. Min Qualification: Bachelors

Expérience

Entry level Experience Length:

  • 1 year Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5

Localisation

Uganda

Profil recherché

Job descriptions & requirements Legal & Compliance Officer Permanent Job Deadline: July 22 nd 2026 About Us: Baifam Group Ltd is a conglomerate company that offers business consultancy and management services to its subsidiaries, sister companies, and other growing companies in Uganda. Job Summary The Legal & Compliance Officer will support the Legal & Compliance Manager in ensuring 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 debt recovery matters, maintaining legal records, and supporting risk management initiatives across the Group's companies.

Responsabilités

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide legal support and guidance to all companies within the Group.
  • Draft, review and manage contracts, agreements, policies and other legal documentation.
  • Monitor compliance with the Tier 4 Microfinance Institutions and Money Lenders Act, SIMPA, the Companies Act, Data Protection and Privacy Act, and other applicable laws and regulations.
  • Assist in managing litigation, debt recovery, enforcement proceedings and liaison with external advocates.
  • Conduct legal research and provide legal opinions on emerging legal and regulatory issues.
  • Maintain statutory records, legal registers and compliance documentation.
  • Support regulatory filings, licensing and reporting requirements with relevant authorities.
  • Identify legal and compliance risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
  • Conduct 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's Degree in Law (LLB).
  • Diploma in Legal Practice (Bar Course) is an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 1 year's experience in legal, compliance, or recovery roles within a Tier 4 Microfinance Institution, SACCO, lending institution, law firm, or corporate environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of recovery laws, debt enforcement procedures, and corporate legal practice.

Compétences requises

  • Excellent legal drafting, analytical and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Character Traits A highly ethical, detail-oriented, proactive, and dependable professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to exercise sound legal judgment under minimal supervision. How to Apply: All applications will be received and reviewed through the BrighterMonday Portal by clicking on the 'Apply Here' section Log In and Apply Important safety tips Do not make any payment without confirming with the BrighterMonday Customer Support Team. If you think this advert is not genuine, please report it via the Report Job link below. Report Job
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