OJOI BOB
Kampala- Uganda
Summary
Committed Lawyer with expertise in civil, corporate, and employment law. Achieved favourable case outcomes through diligent research and proactive litigation management. Focused on building collaborative relationships with clients and colleagues to enhance results.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
Lex Uganda Advocates and Solicitors
Kampala
2025.09 - Current
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated key commercial contracts, including service-level agreements, non-disclosure agreements, partnership agreements, and vendor contracts, minimising liability and protecting client interests.
- Reviewed and updated company employment contracts and employment manuals for Radio Sapientia, ensuring compliance with Employment regulations and best practices in Uganda.
- Managed and maintained corporate registries for client companies, utilising URSB’s Online Business Registration System (OBRS) to file annual returns, register resolutions, and execute structural corporate updates efficiently.
- Undertook research and actively participated in various cases of debt collection against defaulters for different clients, including a government institution, Microfinance support centre, R.L. Jain Ltd, and Acacia foundation, which resulted in the recovery of over a compound fee worth 540000 USD.
- Oversaw litigation lifecycle from inception to enforcement, ensuring timely filing of court pleadings and documents in compliance with statutory limitation periods, tracking court allocations, and facilitating procedural processes while maintaining clear communication with clients.
- Have leveraged deep legal research in civil, criminal, land, family, and corporate law to draft pleadings, prepare evidentiary briefs, and support senior counsel in trial preparation and courtroom advocacy at first instance and appellate levels.
Intern and Clerkship student
LEADMAN ADVOCATES
Kampala
2023.01 - 2025.08
- Conducted comprehensive legal research to support case preparation and legal proceedings.
- Reviewed legal documents to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with legal standards, supporting case integrity.
- Assisted lawyers by researching and consolidating information from legal resources.
- Prepared briefs and reports for solicitors, summarising research findings and case progress to inform legal strategy.
- Managed case files, ensuring accurate documentation and prompt retrieval of information.
- Coordinated with court personnel and other legal professionals to schedule hearings and meetings.
- Managed communication with courts regarding petition statuses and granted orders, facilitating timely updates and legal processes.
- Submitted electronic filings and organised court materials, schedules and actions.
- Met with clients to collect data, prepare settlement packages and interpret information for daily report generation.
- Drafted legal documents, including contracts, wills, and conveyances, adhering to precise legal requirements.
- Prepared invoices and managed billing for legal services, ensuring timely payments.
Intern
LEX UGANDA ADVOCATES & SOLICITORS
Kampala
2021.01 - 2022.01
- Participated in client meetings, taking detailed notes to aid in case preparation and strategy development.
- Assisted in preparing case files for court hearings, ensuring all necessary documentation was accurately compiled.
- Drafted legal documents, including briefs, letters, and memos, under the supervision of senior solicitors.
- Monitored ongoing cases and provided regular updates to legal teams, aiding in strategic planning and case management.
- Observed court proceedings and tribunals, gaining insights into legal argumentation and courtroom dynamics.
- Observed court proceedings to gain practical understanding of courtroom dynamics and procedures.
- Observed depositions and court proceedings to prepare summaries of cases.
- Filed physical and digital copies of important documents to maintain accurate and consistent records.
Education
Diploma - legal practice
Law Development Center
Mbarara2023-10
Bachelor of Laws Degree -
Uganda Christian University
Mukono2023-01
U.A.C.E -
ST. GONZAGA BUDINI SECONDARY SCHOOL
Kaliro2018-01
U.C.E -
ST.PETER'S COLLEGE TORORO
Tororo2016-01
Skills
- Contract drafting
- Legal research
- Litigation support
- Case management
- Compliance auditing
- Document review
- Operating the OBRS system
- Operating the ECCMIS system
- Microsoft Office
- Excel proficiency
- Preparing reports
- Client communication
- Negotiation strategies
- Team collaboration
- Oral communication
- Problem resolution
- Presentation skills
- Client service
Certification
I, hereby confirm that all the information given above is true and valid.
Custom
- Trained in computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint at Uganda Christian University Mukono.
- Successfully trained as a para counselor at Uganda Christian University, attaining skills in grief counselling, career guidance, mentoring, HIV issues, basic ethics, and many other skills.
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Luganda
Advanced
C1
Swahili
Upper Intermediate
B2
Personal Information
- Profession: Lawyer
- Citizenship: Ugandan
Timeline
Associate
Lex Uganda Advocates and Solicitors
2025.09 - Current
Intern and Clerkship student
LEADMAN ADVOCATES
2023.01 - 2025.08
Intern
LEX UGANDA ADVOCATES & SOLICITORS
2021.01 - 2022.01
Diploma - legal practice
Law Development Center
Bachelor of Laws Degree -
Uganda Christian University
U.A.C.E -
ST. GONZAGA BUDINI SECONDARY SCHOOL
U.C.E -
ST.PETER'S COLLEGE TORORO