Country Legal CounselNew!

• Provide practical legal advice and guidance on commercial, regulatory, and corporate governance matters affecting Standard Chartered Bank Uganda.
• Review, draft, and negotiate complex legal contracts, credit documentation, and banking transaction agreements.
• Monitor Ugandan banking laws, financial regulations, and industry guidelines to ensure full organizational compliance.
• Manage legal risks, claims, disputes, and litigation in coordination with external legal counsel.
• Advise senior management, business units, and board committees on legal standards and regulatory developments.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized university and Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (LDC).
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda with a valid practicing certificate.
• 3+ years of post-qualification legal experience, preferably within banking, financial services, or corporate commercial law practice.
• In-depth knowledge of Ugandan banking regulations, corporate governance, and contract law.

Skills & Competencies:

• Sound legal judgment and risk assessment
• Strong commercial awareness
• Drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently as an individual contributor
• Effective stakeholder and regulatory communication