Legal Assistant job at ASA Microfinance Uganda Ltd | Apply Now

Assist in drafting, reviewing, and formatting contracts, agreements, and other legal documents under the supervision of the Legal, Corporate, and Compliance Officer.

Conduct preliminary legal research and prepare reports to support the organization’s legal and compliance functions.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date legal records and ensure timely renewal of statutory filings and registrations.

Support the preparation of documents for Board meetings, including agendas, minutes, and resolutions.

Ensure accurate maintenance of statutory registers and records as required by the Company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association.

Assist in ensuring compliance with corporate governance frameworks, including adherence to internal policies and guidelines.

Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations and report updates to the Legal, Corporate, and Compliance Officer.

Assist in filing statutory returns and ensuring that the company complies with requirements of regulatory authorities.

Help in the implementation and monitoring of whistleblowing and anti-money laundering (AML) policies and frameworks.

Assist in handling data privacy inquiries and ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws.

Maintain confidentiality of legal and compliance matters and ensure sensitive documents are securely handled.

Organize and maintain the department’s filing system, both digital and physical, for ease of retrieval.

Schedule and coordinate meetings between internal teams, external counsel, and regulatory bodies.

Handle correspondence related to legal matters, ensuring timely responses and escalations when necessary.