Senior Associate — Real Estate & Property Law
Law Firm
51-200 employees
0 Applicants · 22 Views
· Posted 16 days ago
Position Overview
Location:
Kampala, Uganda 
Compensation:
USh8,000,000 - USh12,000,000/month
Experience:
5-7 years
Position:
Senior
Type:
Job
Practice Area:
Real Estate Law
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
Dec 31, 2026
Job Description
Senior Associate — Real Estate & Property Law at Katende Ssempebwa & Company Advocates
KATS, Uganda's largest and longest-established law firm (since 1969), is seeking a Senior Associate for its Real Estate and Property Law practice. The role involves advising developers, institutional investors, and multinational corporations on property transactions, land acquisition, and real estate development in Uganda.
What We Offer
- Work at Uganda's number one ranked law firm (Chambers, IFLR, Legal 500)
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Access to LEXAfrica's Pan-African network
- Professional development and training opportunities
Responsibilities
- Advise clients on land acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects
- Conduct property due diligence including title searches at the Ministry of Lands
- Draft and review sale agreements, lease agreements, and mortgage instruments
- Handle property registration at the land registry
- Advise on land use planning and zoning regulations
- Represent clients in land disputes before courts and the Land Tribunal
- Supervise junior associates on property transactions
Requirements
- LLB degree from a recognized university
- Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre
- Enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda
- 5-7 years of experience in real estate and property law in Uganda
- In-depth knowledge of the Land Act, Registration of Titles Act, and related legislation
- Experience in property due diligence and conveyancing
- Understanding of mailo, freehold, leasehold, and customary land tenure systems
Compensation
USh8,000,000 - USh12,000,000/month
Practice Area
Real Estate Law
Position
Senior
Education Requirements
Professional degree
Experience Requirements
5 to 7 years
Bar Admission Requirements
Bar Admission Required: Yes
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Deadline
December 31, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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