0414 560 800 [email protected]
0414 560 800 [email protected]

Legal Officer

About Uganda Tourism Board

  • Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), is a statutory organization established by Uganda Tourism Board Statute of 1994 and reconstituted in the Tourism Act 2008 with the following Statutory Objectives:

    1. To promote and contribute to the development of tourism sector both within and outside of Uganda.
    2. To coordinate with the Ministry responsible for tourism; and the private sector in the implementation of the National Tourism P
    3. To carry out any other activities as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the two objectives specified above.

VISION: The center of excellence in destination management in Africa.

MISSION: To sustainably promote Uganda as a competitive

tourist destination for inclusive development.

CORE VALUES: Professionalism, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovativeness, Sustainability

Main purpose of the job

  • To effectively represent UTB, prosecute and defend cases for and against UTB in courts of law and quasi-judicial bodies.

  • To give legal advice, draft contracts/agreements/MOUs and assist the Manager in conducting Board

    Affairs

Minimum qualifications and certifications

  1. Bachelor of Laws with honors (LLB) from a recognised and reputable University,

  2. Postgraduate diploma in Legal Practice (Dip LP),

  3. Certificate of Enrolment as an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda,

  4. Valid Practicing Certificate.

  5. At least 3 years of relevant post-enrollment experience

Key Competences

SKILLS

  1. Ability to provide sound legal advice on all matters pertinent to UTB’s statutory mandate

  2. Ability to draft various types of legal documents and legal briefs

  3. Demonstrable experience in case management, litigation and Court practice

  4. Ability to conduct extensive and comprehensive legal research to aid in decision-making

  5. Good communication and analytical skills

  6. Proven high level of integrity

  7. Excellent organisational skills

  8. Ability to work under pressure

  9. Problem-solving skills

How to apply?

Interested and eligible Ugandans who meet the above requirements are invited to apply. Application accompanied with detailed CV, with copies of relevant academic certificates and transcripts, testimonials, past appointments, copy of National identity card, contact details (telephone, postal and email addresses) of three competent referees should be sent by courier or hand delivery or by email to the address below by 5:00pm on 24th October, 2025.

Chief Executive Officer
Uganda Tourism Board
Plot 42, Rotary Avenue (Lugogo Bypass)
6th Floor Lugogo House,
P.O. BOX 7211 KAMPALA

TEL. +256 414 342196/7 Fax +256 414 342 188

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.utb.go.ug
 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

NB: UTB is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Title

  • Legal Officer

Salary Scale

  • UTB T5

Reports To

  • Manager Legal & Corporate Affairs

Supervises

  • Legal Clerk

Duty Station

  • UTB Headquarters

Job Type

  • Full time

Industry

  • Tourism

Experience

  • 3 years of working experience

About Uganda Tourism Board

  • Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), is a statutory organization established by Uganda Tourism Board Statute of 1994 and reconstituted in the Tourism Act 2008 with the following Statutory Objectives:

    1. To promote and contribute to the development of tourism sector both within and outside of Uganda.
    2. To coordinate with the Ministry responsible for tourism; and the private sector in the implementation of the National Tourism P
    3. To carry out any other activities as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the two objectives specified above.

VISION: The center of excellence in destination management in Africa.

MISSION: To sustainably promote Uganda as a competitive

tourist destination for inclusive development.

CORE VALUES: Professionalism, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovativeness, Sustainability

Main purpose of the job

  • To effectively represent UTB, prosecute and defend cases for and against UTB in courts of law and quasi-judicial bodies.

  • To give legal advice, draft contracts/agreements/MOUs and assist the Manager in conducting Board

    Affairs

Minimum qualifications and certifications

  1. Bachelor of Laws with honors (LLB) from a recognised and reputable University,

  2. Postgraduate diploma in Legal Practice (Dip LP),

  3. Certificate of Enrolment as an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda,

  4. Valid Practicing Certificate.

  5. At least 3 years of relevant post-enrollment experience

Key Competences

SKILLS

  1. Ability to provide sound legal advice on all matters pertinent to UTB’s statutory mandate

  2. Ability to draft various types of legal documents and legal briefs

  3. Demonstrable experience in case management, litigation and Court practice

  4. Ability to conduct extensive and comprehensive legal research to aid in decision-making

  5. Good communication and analytical skills

  6. Proven high level of integrity

  7. Excellent organisational skills

  8. Ability to work under pressure

  9. Problem-solving skills

How to apply?

Interested and eligible Ugandans who meet the above requirements are invited to apply. Application accompanied with detailed CV, with copies of relevant academic certificates and transcripts, testimonials, past appointments, copy of National identity card, contact details (telephone, postal and email addresses) of three competent referees should be sent by courier or hand delivery or by email to the address below by 5:00pm on 24th October, 2025.

Chief Executive Officer
Uganda Tourism Board
Plot 42, Rotary Avenue (Lugogo Bypass)
6th Floor Lugogo House,
P.O. BOX 7211 KAMPALA

TEL. +256 414 342196/7 Fax +256 414 342 188

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.utb.go.ug
 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

NB: UTB is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Title

  • Legal Officer

Salary Scale

  • UTB T5

Reports To

  • Manager Legal & Corporate Affairs

Supervises

  • Legal Clerk

Duty Station

  • UTB Headquarters

Job Type

  • Full time

Industry

  • Tourism

Experience

  • 3 years of working experience

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