QSSU-EAST AFRICA DEVELOPMENT BANK -EADB- OFFICER LEGAL

Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

On behalf of our client (EADB BANK) in the Banking industry, we are looking for competent, skilled and experienced OFFICER LEGAL to work in Kampala, Uganda Head Office.

Job Title : Officer Legal**

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Reports to : Manager Litigation and Contracts**

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Job Grade : B**

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Department : Legal

Job Purpose**

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To support the Legal and Board Affairs Department in delivering timely and accurate legal services to the Bank by assisting in the review, drafting, negotiation, and processing of legal documents, contracts, and regulatory filings. The role also ensures that the Bank’s operations comply with applicable laws and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities and Job Dimensions**

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Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and analyse standard legal documents including loan agreements, contracts, leases, MoUs, and NDAs.

• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions on diverse legal matters.

• Support the Manager Legal in ensuring compliance with regulatory and statutory obligations.

• Assist in due diligence exercises for credit and investment transactions.

• Maintain and update legal files, databases, and records.

• Monitor legal and regulatory developments that may impact the Bank’s operations.

• Support the preparation of Board documentation and ensure adherence to Board governance procedures.

Decision Making / Job Influence**

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• Provides legal input that informs the drafting of transaction and operational documents.

• Supports implementation of legal risk mitigation strategies under the supervision of the Senior Legal Officer.

• Contributes to ensuring legal compliance, thereby minimizing exposure to legal liabilities.

Working Conditions**

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• Office-based with occasional travel to support loan documentation, due diligence missions, or legal proceedings.

• May be required to work beyond normal hours to meet legal and Board deadlines.

Requirements

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university in a common law system.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to Professional Bodies

• Admission to the Bar in a recognized jurisdiction is a must.

Previous Relevant Work Experience Required

• At least 3 years of legal practice experience in a law firm, financial institution, or corporate legal department.

• Experience in commercial law, banking and finance, or development finance is an added advantage.

Functional Skills

• Good knowledge of financial law and credit transactions.

• Legal document management.

• Compliance knowledge.

• Legal research.

• Regulatory compliance.

• Due Diligence.

• Legal writing and analysis.

Behavioral Competencies / Attributes

• Communication skills.

• Integrity and ethics.

• Problem solving.

• Attention to detail.

• Advocacy.

• Adaptability.

• Teamwork.

All candidates who meet the criteria outlined as above are encouraged apply under the job vacancy “QSSU-EAST AFRICA DEVELOPMENT BANK – OFFICER LEGAL

Application Link:

Note:<https://jobs.qsourcing.com/jobs/Careers/735362000013316360/QSSU-EAST-AFRICA-DEVELOPMENT-BANK--EADB--OFFICER-LEGAL?source=CareerSite>

Deadline for applications is not later than 5:00 pm Friday January 30th 2026.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

_Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION._