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About SBC

Sustainable Business Consulting (SBC) was established in 2016 with the vision of helping business to attain economic prosperity by being environmentally restorative and socially just.

SBC is a trusted partner in advancing sustainable business models, ESG integration, and responsible investment practices in Uganda and the East African region. We support corporates, SMEs, startups, financial institutions, and development partners to design strategies that drive profitability, resilience, and positive social and environmental impact.

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking passionate professionals and consultants who bring deep expertise, a willingness to give back, and a commitment to nurturing Uganda's entrepreneurial ecosystem. If you have experience in any of the following areas, we'd love to hear from you:

This is your chance to make a lasting impact by sharing your knowledge, offering strategic guidance, and walking alongside innovators who are building a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economy.

Position: Consulting Legal Expert

Contract of Type: Part time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an Associate Legal Expert to provide strategic legal guidance and technical expertise to SBC. The Legal Expert will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with national and international laws, regulations, and best practices related to corporate governance, ESG, sustainable finance, and impact investment. This role is ideal for a highly motivated professional with a strong legal background, business acumen, and an interest in sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

·Provide legal advisory services on corporate governance, contracts, partnerships, and regulatory compliance.

· Review, draft, and negotiate agreements, MoUs, consultancy contracts, and partnership frameworks.

·Advise on regulatory requirements related to ESG, sustainable finance, green investments, and environmental compliance in Uganda and East Africa.

· Support clients in aligning with national laws, regional policies, and international frameworks (ESG)

·Conduct legal due diligence for projects, investments, and partnerships.

· Stay abreast of legislative changes and advise on implications for clients' operations.

·   Act as the primary point of contact with government bodies and regulatory agencies in Uganda. Stay informed about changes in laws affecting the real estate and construction industries and advise management accordingly.

·   Provide training and capacity-building on legal aspects of sustainability, corporate governance, and responsible business conduct.

·   Support dispute resolution and risk management strategies.

·   Dispute Resolution: Manage and provide support in any legal disputes or litigation

·   Ensure SBC's internal legal compliance and risk frameworks are up to date.

Qualifications & Experience

·   A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree; master's degree in law, Corporate/Commercial Law, or International Business Law is an advantage.

·   Advocate of the High Court of Uganda with a valid practicing certificate.

·   Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience, preferably in corporate/commercial law, ESG, or development consulting.

·   Demonstrated experience advising businesses, financial institutions, or NGOs on regulatory compliance and governance.

·   Familiarity with sustainability, ESG standards, and impact investment frameworks is highly desirable.

·   Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

·   Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work across diverse stakeholders.

·   Self-motivated, able to work independently on a part-time/consultancy basis.

Send your CV , Cover letter and Proficiency certificate to with the title LEGAL EXERT - UGANDA

• Conduct remote assessments of family needs and circumstances.
• Develop and implement individualized family support plans.
• Coordinate and facilitate access to a range of social services and community resources.
• Provide information, referrals, and advocacy for families.
• Maintain regular communication with families to monitor progress and ongoing needs.
• Build and nurture relationships with community organizations and service providers.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records using electronic case management systems.
• Organize and conduct virtual support groups or informational sessions for families.
• Stay informed about available social programs, benefits, and eligibility criteria.
• Collaborate with case managers and other professionals to ensure comprehensive support.

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in social services, case management, or family support programs.
• Knowledge of local social welfare systems, community resources, and support services.
• Excellent communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in virtual communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams) and case management software.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain a caseload remotely.
• Strong empathy, patience, and a commitment to serving vulnerable populations.
• Experience in advocacy and resource navigation.
• Crisis intervention skills are a plus.

• Conduct comprehensive legal research and document analysis for litigation cases.
• Assist in managing and organizing electronic discovery (e-discovery) processes.
• Review and summarize large volumes of legal documents, identifying relevant information.
• Prepare case summaries, timelines, and investigative reports.
• Support attorneys in trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and witness materials.
• Utilize legal research databases and litigation support software effectively.
• Liaise with legal teams, clients, and external vendors.
• Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity of all case-related information.
• Assist in developing and implementing litigation support strategies.
• Stay updated on legal technologies and best practices in litigation support.

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Paralegal Studies, or a related field; Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in legal research, document review, or litigation support.
• Proven experience with legal research databases (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) and e-discovery platforms.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.
• Understanding of civil litigation procedures.

• Oversee and manage daily administrative and operational activities for a remote workforce.
• Implement and refine operational workflows and procedures to maximize efficiency.
• Manage vendor relationships and procurement processes for office supplies and services.
• Coordinate scheduling, appointments, and travel arrangements for remote executives and teams.
• Supervise and provide guidance to virtual administrative assistants.
• Maintain and organize digital filing systems and databases.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational effectiveness.
• Liaise with IT support to ensure smooth functioning of remote work infrastructure.
• Develop and implement best practices for remote team collaboration and communication.
• Prepare reports and presentations on operational performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management, office administration, or a related role, with a strong emphasis on remote work.
• Proven experience in process improvement and workflow optimization.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello, Monday.com) and G Suite/Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing remote teams or virtual assistants is a significant advantage.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a remote environment.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Familiarity with HR or finance administration is a plus.

As Regional Business Development Manager, you will represent Family Resource Home Care in the community to build brand awareness and preference. You will create strong relationships with referral partners to drive new client leads to our locations. Spending a majority of your time in the field, you will utilize a mix of cold calling and repeat visits to build a pipeline of referral relationships that is robust and diverse. You will use the principles of 'know, like, trust' to become the go-to source for prospective home care clients and utilize creative approaches to be top of mind and memorable in a very competitive industry. You must be passionate about our purpose to "improve more lives".

Duties

• Develop market outreach and business development strategies to drive increases in B2B leads, private pay clients, market share and the goals of your assigned branches.
• Effectively utilize our business development and relationship sales methods to identify and develop referral relationships with hospitals, home health and hospice agencies, physicians, assisted living, elder care attorneys and more. Provide input in development of the FRHC business development, marketing and referral outreach plans.
• Nurture referral relationships with weekly in-person outreach, meetings, emails and phone calls. Maintain referral accounts through ongoing, continued connection. Use branded materials to promote the brand.
• Collaborate closely with your branch team to maximize lead generation and conversion. Attend weekly meetings with branch staff. Partner branch team in the development and implementation of market plans, sales strategies and competitive positioning analysis.
• Track contacts and outcomes of interactions with each referral source utilizing the company CRM. Track and trend your weekly lead generation goals and assigned branches' goals.
• Track spending and manage assigned outreach budget.
• Keep abreast of changes to the Home Care and Health Care industries and opportunities to enhance services provided by our agency.
• Seek out and represent All the Comfort at community events, conferences, trade shows, exhibitions and partner events – sometimes on evenings and weekends.
• Coordinate with the Talent Acquisition team in caregiver field recruitment activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Ideally 1-3 years' experience in sales or business development or in healthcare or senior industry
• Skills: Confident in speaking and presenting. Self-starter and disciplined in setting and maintaining an outreach schedule. Able to build relationships quickly and deliver succinct messaging during interactions.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong computer/technical skills and proficiency with PC based MS Office Suite, and CRM management.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in healthcare, home care, home health, senior living or senior care.
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or related field
• A passion for mission-driven work and our purpose statement "Improve More Lives". Must be motivated by helping seniors, their families, and our community to increase the quality of life for our clients.
• 2-3 professional references.
• Must take joy in your daily work and have a great sense of humor

Work Schedule and Location

• Our typical office hours are Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm. Occasional work on evenings and weekends may be required.
• This role will support three of our Oregon locations - Clackamas, Gresham and Oregon City. Frequent travel will be required between all three locations. Your time will be divided between the three cities and you must be comfortable driving to each locations, as well as driving daily to up to 10 or more referral sources, on a regular basis. A reliable vehicle and enjoyment of time on the road is a must.
• You can reside in any nearby/neighboring cities as you will be driving to different locations, but you must be in market. You will need a home-based office where your administrative work will be done remotely. In person office meetings will be required and you will be collaborating with different office teams.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription options to keep you and your family healthy.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance: Peace of mind with our company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) Plan: Secure your financial future with our retirement plan, including company matching.
• Health Savings Account: Manage your healthcare costs effectively.
• Employee Assistance Program: Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Work Equipment: Company-provided computer and office setup.
• Paid-Time Off: Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation in your first year, and more after that
• 11 Paid Holidays: Enjoy time with friends and family during the holidays.
• Flexibility: This position is field based, meaning you will be out in the community on almost a daily basis. However, your administrative work can be done from home.
• Mileage or Car Stipend: You will be reimbursed for all company-related mileage, or you may choose to have a monthly car allowance to cover your mileage.