Legal Officer at Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC)

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 9th January 2026

Key Requirement: Bachelor’s in Law (LLB), 4+ years’ experience, valid practicing certificate.

About UNOC

Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) was established under the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act and the Petroleum (Refining, Conversion, Transmission and Midstream storage) Act, both of 2013 and incorporated under the Companies’ Act, 2012. It is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda. The overall function of UNOC is to handle the State’s commercial interests in the Oil and Gas industry and ensure that the resource is exploited in a sustainable manner.

Job Summary

To provide support with day-to-day execution of varied assigned tasks including but not limited to conducting legal research, drafting position papers, drafting contract documents and routinely supporting compliance to agreements and general compliance to relevant laws.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in preparing and drafting different contracts and other related documents.
• Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents for all projects.
• Provide guidance on contract matters to Project Managers or other operational staff, including training to new Project Managers and other employees in contracting practices and procedures.
• Assist in implementing procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policies.
• Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility, awareness, and interpretation to support implementation.
• Monitor transaction compliance (milestones, deliverables, invoicing etc.) and file all necessary documentation for compliance of the company.
• Track and ensure contract close-out, extension, or renewal or contracts as may be assigned.
• Conduct legal analysis and research on various company legal matters.
• Provide advice on different legal issues and assist in drafting legal opinions, memoranda, and other briefing documents.
• Develop and implement legal compliance registers and closely monitor to ensure that the register is routinely updated.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the respective supervisor(s) from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Law (LLB)
• A Diploma in legal practice.
• At least four (4) years’ experience in from an entity of high repute.
• A valid practicing certificate.
• Demonstrated experience in dealing with contracts and compliance aspects.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent analytical and research skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A proven high level of integrity and ability to work under pressure.
• Commercial Acumen
• Knowledge of commercial law
• Contracting/Legal Drafting /Documentation
• Contract Risk Management
• Regulatory Compliance Management
• Litigation
• Negotiation & Influencing
• Stakeholder Management

Successful candidates MUST be willing and ready to work in any UNOC’s office location.

How to Apply

All interested candidates should submit their applications through the UNOC online recruitment system accessible via their career portal.

Deadline: 9th January 2026

Note

• Only applications routed through the stated link shall be considered.
• Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
• UNOC is an equal opportunity employer.

Brown Alex Wednesday, 20 May 2026 Jobs Legal