Head of Legal & Company Secretary Job at BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd | Kampala, Uganda

Job Opportunity: Head of Legal & Company Secretary

Organization: BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Job Type: Full-time

Deadline: 9th August 2025

Job Description

BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd is seeking a Head of Legal & Company Secretary to develop, lead, and manage the bank’s legal strategy, ensuring risk mitigation and alignment with business objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide legal advisory to ensure compliance with corporate governance and legal requirements.
• Lead and supervise the Legal Unit, including training staff.
• Provide Company Secretarial services to the Board and Shareholders, ensuring effective board management and governance.
• Support departments to minimize legal risks and guide implementation of appropriate actions.
• Review legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
• Manage external counsel to secure services in line with agreements.
• Review documentation with correspondent banks and ensure completeness of required information.
• Manage departmental staff performance and align objectives with bank strategy.
• Defend and protect the bank’s legal interests, including litigation, intellectual property, government affairs, and compliance.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Laws degree and Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
• Minimum 7 years post-enrolment legal experience in litigation or as in-house counsel in financial or large reputable institutions.
• Valid certificate to practice law in a national jurisdiction.
• At least 6 years management-level experience in a financial institution.
• ICSA qualifications preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Familiarity with Banking, Finance, and Insurance laws and best practices.
• Strong writing, communication, and reporting skills.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to provide sound legal advice promptly.
• Self-driven, highly confidential, detail-oriented, and able to multitask.
• Team player aligned with the bank’s mission and values.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with influence capability.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email their application letter, CV, and copies of academic documents in one PDF file, with the job title as the subject, to:
[email protected]
All applications should be addressed to the Head of Human Resource, BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd.

Deadline: 9th August 2025

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd

BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd, established on 25 April 2019, is a Tier II Credit institution with 32 regulated branches and 131 satellite offices across 84 districts. The bank focuses on financial inclusion, serving micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs, especially women, youth, and rural populations. It currently serves over 231,000 active customers with a loan book exceeding Ushs.175 billion.