Legal Officer Job Vacancy at Mucoba Bank – May 2025
Working Hours: Full-time
Company: Mucoba Bank Plc
Location: Mafinga, Tanzania
Mucoba Bank Plc is seeking a qualified and experienced Legal Officer to provide legal counsel and support across a broad range of issues, including contracts, compliance, regulatory affairs, and corporate governance. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic financial institution and contribute to its ongoing legal operations and risk management.
1. Job Purpose
To provide legal advice and support to the Bank on a wide range of legal matters, including contracts, compliance, intellectual property, and regulatory issues.
2. Special/Personal Abilities
- In-depth knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
- Analytical skills to assess legal risks and implications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Research abilities to gather legal precedents and relevant information
- Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to provide practical and strategic legal advice
3. Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts and agreements
- Advise stakeholders on contract interpretation, compliance, and risk
- Monitor legal and regulatory changes affecting the Bank
- Prepare and manage corporate records and regulatory filings
- Address internal and external legal inquiries professionally
- Collaborate with departments such as HR, Finance, and Operations
- Support company secretarial duties including drafting Board minutes
- Conduct primary legal research and support the Legal Advisor
- Track deadlines and maintain legal project records
- Maintain registers of contracts and external litigation instructions
- Assist in reviewing tender and procurement documents
- Support staff with legal risk training and guidance
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable commercial and regulatory law
- Perform other legal tasks as directed by senior management
4. Know-How and Experience
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university
- Law School certificate or attendance is an added advantage
- Minimum of 2 years working experience, with at least 1 year in a commercial or company secretarial role
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit an application letter, updated CV, relevant certificates, and contact information of three referees to the following address:
THE GENERAL MANAGER
MUCOBA BANK PLC
P.O. BOX 147
MAFINGA
OR via email (PDF format only):
Email: mucoba@mucobatz.com
Applications must be received within one week from the date of this advertisement. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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