Senior Legal Officer Job at CRDB Bank – June 2025
Working Hours: Full-time
Application Deadline: 15 June 2025
Location: Dar es salaam, Tanzania (Head Office)
CRDB Bank Plc, Tanzania’s largest commercial bank licensed by the Bank of Tanzania, is hiring a Senior Legal Documentation Officer to join its Credit Department. This is a great opportunity to be part of a reputable institution committed to legal excellence and sustainable banking practices.
Job Purpose
To support the Manager – Corporate or Retail Documentation in ensuring the adequacy, completeness, perfection, and proper registration of legal documents in accordance with CRDB’s Credit Policy and applicable regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and finalize legal documents for approved credit facilities
- Prepare additional legal documents as required by the Bank
- Review and verify legal documentation from borrowers, mortgagors, guarantors, and spouses before Bank execution
- Ensure timely and accurate registration of charges and legal mortgages
- Support updates to Credit Policy and Credit Manual reflecting regulatory and business changes
- Manage the discharge process for securities after credit facilities are settled or assets recovered
- Coordinate with courts, branches, clients, government bodies, and regulators to streamline legal documentation
- Maintain and update BRELA charge registers
- Provide legal opinions related to credit and documentation matters
- Conduct internal seminars and legal advisory sessions
- Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university
- Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in legal practice (preferably in banking, corporate, or financial sectors)
- Postgraduate training or certifications in banking law or compliance is an added advantage
- Proficiency in banking, corporate, commercial, and transactional law
- Excellent drafting and analytical skills
- High integrity and ethical standards
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure
Why Join CRDB Bank?
CRDB is committed to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. CRDB does not charge any fee during recruitment—any payment requests should be reported immediately.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Employment Terms
Permanent Position
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the official CRDB recruitment portal:
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