Legal Officer

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Legal Officer

SMARTEC ELECTRONICS LTD

Legal Services

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Uganda

Full Time

Retail, Fashion & FMCG

USh
1,500,000 - 2,000,000

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Job summary

We are the largest authorized distributor of Hisense products in Uganda, and we also distribute Skyworth, CHiQ, and other leading global consumer electronics and home appliance brands. With a well-established warehousing and logistics network, as well as nationwide retail and channel coverage, we continue to expand rapidly across Uganda and the bro

Min Qualification:

Bachelors

Experience Level

Entry level

Experience Length

3 years

Language Requirement

English

Working Hours:

Full Time - 8 to 5

Applicant Location

Kampala, Uganda

Job descriptions & requirements

Key Responsibilities1. Contract Management (Core Responsibility)

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Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including but not limited to distributor agreements, supplier contracts, procurement contracts, service agreements, lease agreements, MOUs, and LOIs.
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Pay particular attention to exclusivity clauses, territorial restrictions, minimum purchase obligations, termination notice periods, and penalty clauses in distributor agreements, ensuring they are enforceable under Ugandan law and compliant with the Competition Act, 2023, particularly regarding vertical agreements.
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Develop and maintain a standardized contract template library to reduce repetitive legal work and improve contract review efficiency.
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Maintain a contract register and track key contractual obligations, including expiry, renewal, and termination dates, to ensure full traceability.

• Compliance Management and Policy Monitoring

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Monitor changes in Ugandan laws and regulations, especially those relevant to the company’s operations, including the Competition Act, 2023, Companies Act, 2012, Contracts Act, 2010, and the Employment Act and its amendments. Provide timely compliance alerts and recommended responses to management.
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Assist in developing and improving internal compliance policies and promote compliance training, covering key areas such as anti-corruption, anti-bribery, and antitrust.
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Assist with routine administrative compliance matters, including company registration, business licence renewals, and tax registration, and liaise with regulators such as the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB).

• Labour Law and Employee Relations Support

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Provide legal support to the HR department on labour law matters, including review of employment contracts, disciplinary procedures, termination, and redundancy processes.
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