Legal Manager job at MARU CREDIT

About MARU CREDIT

MARU CREDIT is a licensed Tier IV Financial Institution regulated by the Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA). We provide accessible, reliable and customer-focused credit solutions tailored to real client needs. Our work is grounded in professionalism, integrity and a strong commitment to long-term impact for individuals and businesses. Learn more at www.marucredit.com.

Role Overview

The Legal Manager will oversee legal advisory, regulatory compliance, contract management, litigation and corporate governance. The role partners closely with senior management, the Board and internal teams to safeguard the institution’s interests while enabling sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice on commercial, financial, employment and operational matters
• Identify and manage legal and regulatory risks across products, partnerships and strategic initiatives
• Interpret and advise on applicable financial sector laws and regulatory requirements
• Support regulatory inspections, audits and enforcement actions
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts including loan agreements, security documents, SLAs and partnerships
• Manage litigation, disputes and external legal counsel
• Advise the Board and management on corporate governance and statutory compliance
• Develop legal policies, templates and conduct internal legal awareness sessions

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• Diploma in Legal Practice (DLC)
• Advocate of the High Court of Uganda with a minimum of 6 years’ post-admission experience
• At least 5 years’ relevant experience, preferably within financial services, microfinance, or another regulated institution
• Strong working knowledge of financial services regulation, contract law, and litigation

Key Competencies

• Strong judgment and high ethical standards
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively with Risk, Compliance and business teams

• Provide practical legal advice on commercial, financial, employment and operational matters
• Identify and manage legal and regulatory risks across products, partnerships and strategic initiatives
• Interpret and advise on applicable financial sector laws and regulatory requirements
• Support regulatory inspections, audits and enforcement actions
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts including loan agreements, security documents, SLAs and partnerships
• Manage litigation, disputes and external legal counsel
• Advise the Board and management on corporate governance and statutory compliance
• Develop legal policies, templates and conduct internal legal awareness sessions

• Strong judgment and high ethical standards
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively with Risk, Compliance and business teams

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• Diploma in Legal Practice (DLC)
• Advocate of the High Court of Uganda with a minimum of 6 years’ post-admission experience
• At least 5 years’ relevant experience, preferably within financial services, microfinance, or another regulated institution
• Strong working knowledge of financial services regulation, contract law, and litigation