About MSC:
The Microfinance Support Centre Limited (MSC) is a linchpin of Government of Uganda
(GOU) micro credit programmes under the Rural Financial Services Strategy. MSC facilitates access to affordable, sustainable and convenient financial and Business Development services to active and productive Ugandans. MSC Ltd supports legally established entities engaged in the value chain namely; production, value addition and marketing enterprises. MSC offers affordable credit through its network of 13 regional offices spread throughout the country. It has so far served clients in 110 districts in Uganda. It gives priority financing to support the agricultural production value chain namely; production, value addition and marketing. Besides credit, MSC provides capacity building to its clients including SACCOs, Cooperative Unions, MFIs and SMEs to enable them manage their organizations sustainably.

Job Summary: The Legal Officer will provide legal support to all departments of the Company and assist the Manager legal Services in handling Company securities to ensure efficient service delivery

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· The incumbent will draft and review Contracts that promotes and protects the Company’s interest and are in compliance with the law.
· Conduct initial legal due diligence & searches on ail loan files and provide a legal opinion to the Manager Legal Services.
· The jobholder will also draft and review loan documents and provide legal guidance to customers during execution of documents.
· Facilitate registration of Company documents at the different registries e.g. Debentures, Guarantee Deeds, Annual Returns, Resolutions and others
· The jobholder will also facilitate and follow up perfection of Securities in favor of the Company.
· Provide support to safe custody & release of securities to customers
· Provide legal support to the Manager, Legal Services in implementation of the Department’s debt Recovery Strategy.
· Provide legal support to the Manager, Legal Services in implementation of the Department Litigation Strategy.
· Provide legal support to the Compliance function of the Company.
· Perform any other duties assigned by the Company Secretary.

Key Result Areas
· Legal verification of all documentations regarding loan facilities of the
· Proper registry of the company securities and be custodian of all company securities
· Draft contract and service level agreements for company engagements
· Provide legal support to Board functions and compliance section.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant must hold a Degree (Honors) in laws from a recognized University/institution
· Possession of a postgraduate diploma in law is a must.
· Must be an enrolled advocate of the High Court of Uganda with a valid practicing certificate
· A minimum of four years of working experience in the area of commercial law in a corporate entity.
· Good computer skills.
· Ability to demonstrate an excellent understanding of commercial and company law
· Ability to demonstrate analytical skills, clear decision making ability, highest standards of integrity.
· Ability to demonstrable objectivity and impartiality with concern for accountability and achieving results.
· Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
· Ability to influence and collaborate with different stakeholders
· Ability to identify problems, obstacles and opportunities and initiate action or make recommendations.
· Ability to work in teams.

How to Apply:
If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience, please send an application and attach a detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates indicate your postal address, a daytime telephone contact and names of three referees to the Executive Director using the address below. The applications in properly sealed envelopes should be hand delivered to the address given below clearly stating the job title applied for on the top right corner.

Address to:
The Executive Director,
The Microfinance Support Centre Limited,
Plot 46 Windsor Crescent Avenue Kololo,
P.O. Box 33711, Kampala. Uganda

Email to: msc@msc.co.ug

Deadline: 15th November 2017 by 5:00pm