Legal Officer

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.

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 relevant legal precedents and information.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in legal documentation.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to provide legal advice and guidance to the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts and agreements, including vendor contracts, client agreements, and partnership agreements.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, risk assessment, and compliance issues.
• Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and legal trends that may impact the organization and provide recommendations for compliance.
• Prepare and maintain legal documentation, including corporate records, contracts, and regulatory filings.
• Respond to legal inquiries and requests from internal and external stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and human resources, to address legal issues and support business initiatives.
• Ensure that the organization’s activities and operations are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Assist as directed with all administration duties of the Office of Company Secretariat (not limited to preparation of Board packs, assisting to draft minutes of Board committee meetings).
• Conduct any primary legal research required for purposes of preparing legal opinions.
• Receive all mail sent to the Legal Department and bring it to the attention of the General Manager.
• Track and record all work in progress, deadlines, responsibilities, and projects of the Bank’s Legal Advisor/Advocate. This involves preparing and maintaining trackers for any work as directed.
• Keep and maintain a register of all contracts that the Bank is party to (specifically excluding contracts for credit facilities with the Bank’s customers).
• Keep and maintain a register of all litigation instructions handled by external legal panel firms.
• Assist to review and provide legal advice on tender documents and procurement processes.
• Assist the Finance and Administration Manager/HR Manager to provide training and support to the business on relevant legal risk management aspects, as appropriate.
• Ensure an up-to-date and relevant knowledge of principal areas of the law and practice in all commercial law areas relevant to the business needs of the Bank.
• Perform other legal tasks and responsibilities as assigned by senior management.

Know-How and Experience

Qualification and Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
• School of Law certificates/attendance is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years working experience (with at least 1 year of commercial work experience including company secretarial work).

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit their application to: General Manager, P.O. Box 147, Mafinga, Iringa. Email: mucoba@mucobatz.com. Application deadline: 06th June 2025