Company Lawyer (Legal & Debt Recovery Officer)

Short Summary

Company Lawyer (Legal & Debt Recovery Officer) is an opportunity with Impala Feeds Distribution Ltd. The Company Lawyer is responsible for providing legal guidance and protecting the company's interests by ensuring compliance with applicable laws, managing contracts, recovering outstanding debts, handling legal disputes, and minimizing legal risks. The role will play a key part in strengthening the company's debt…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Company Lawyer (Legal & Debt Recovery Officer)
• Organization: Impala Feeds Distribution Ltd
• Country / coverage: Uganda
• Location: Kampala, Uganda
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Jobs
• Sector: Business & Finance
• Compensation: Not specified
• Duration: Not specified
• Start date: 2026-07-23
• Application deadline: Not specified

Description

The Company Lawyer is responsible for providing legal guidance and protecting the company's interests by ensuring compliance with applicable laws, managing contracts, recovering outstanding debts, handling legal disputes, and minimizing legal risks. The role will play a key part in strengthening the company's debt collection processes and supportin Min Qualification: Bachelors Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 3 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time – 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Uganda. Department: Legal & Administration Reports To: Managing Director Job Purpose The Company Lawyer is responsible for providing legal guidance and protecting the company's interests by ensuring compliance with applicable laws, managing contracts, recovering outstanding debts, handling legal disputes, and minimizing legal risks. The role will play a key part in strengthening the company's debt collection processes and supporting overall business operations. Key Responsibilities 1. Debt Recovery & Credit Management Lead the company's debt recovery process for overdue customer accounts. Issue demand notices and negotiate payment arrangements with debtors. Advise management on legal action against defaulting customers where necessary. Represent the company in debt recovery proceedings before courts or other legal forums. Work closely with the Finance and Sales departments to monitor overdue accounts and recommend recovery strategies. Develop and improve debt collection policies and procedures. Ensure all credit agreements are legally enforceable. 2. Legal Advisory Provide legal advice to management on company operations and strategic decisions. Interpret laws and regulations affecting the poultry feeds manufacturing and distribution business. Advise management on legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures. 3. Contracts Management Draft, review and negotiate contracts with suppliers, distributors, transporters, customers and service providers. Ensure contracts adequately protect the company's interests. Maintain an organized register of all legal agreements. 4. Litigation & Dispute Resolution Represent the company or coordinate with external advocates in legal proceedings. Handle employment disputes, commercial disputes and customer claims. Seek cost-effective dispute resolution through negotiation, mediation or arbitration where appropriate. 5. Regulatory Compliance Ensure the company complies with all applicable laws, regulations and licensing requirements. Monitor changes in legislation that may affect company operations…

Responsibilities

• The Company Lawyer is responsible for providing legal guidance and protecting the company's interests by ensuring compliance with applicable laws, managing contracts, recovering outstanding debts, handling legal disputes, and minimizing legal risks.
• The role will play a key part in strengthening the company's debt collection processes and supportin Min Qualification: Bachelors Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 3 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time – 8 to 5…
• Department: Legal & Administration Reports To: Managing Director Job Purpose The Company Lawyer is responsible for providing legal guidance and protecting the company's interests by ensuring compliance with applicable laws, managing contracts, recovering…
• The role will play a key part in strengthening the company's debt collection processes and supporting overall business operations.
• Debt Recovery & Credit Management Lead the company's debt recovery process for overdue customer accounts.

Requirements / Eligibility

• : Bachelors Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 3 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time – 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Uganda.
• Department: Legal & Administration Reports To: Managing Director Job Purpose The Company Lawyer is responsible for providing legal guidance and protecting the company's interests by ensuring compliance with applicable laws, managing contracts, recovering…
• The role will play a key part in strengthening the company's debt collection processes and supporting overall business operations.
• Debt Recovery & Credit Management Lead the company's debt recovery process for overdue customer accounts.
• Issue demand notices and negotiate payment arrangements with debtors.

How To Apply

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