Azania Bank Ltd is a Commercial Bank which has record­ed fast growth. Currently, the Bank is seeking to recruit a highly motivated, result-driven and qualified Tanzanian professional to fill in the position of Senior Legal Officer. For those who are willing to join well-motivated work teams of Azania Bank, below are the required qualifications:-

JOB TITLE: – SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER

Nature and Scope:-

Handling all legal matters within the Bank that includes providing legal advice, drafting/review contracts and managing court cases. 

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Uphold Azania Bank core values of maintaining professionalism, being accountable and innovative, maintain high level of integrity as well as championing team work spirit in everyday activities.
• Ensure compliance with the internal policies and procedures:
• procedures are adhered to;
• Provide legal advice to the bank.
• Prepare and review contracts involving the bank.
• Maintain register of various contracts executed by the bank.
• Prepare and review legal documentation in respect of approved credit facilities.
• Ensure all relevant security documents are obtained from customers and registered at the relevant registries.
• Respond to demand notices and other correspon­dences that require attention of the legal department.
• Prepare and review various documents required to be filed by the bank in court.
• Represent the Bank in various court cases instituted by the bank or against the bank.
• Maintain a register of all court cases involving the bank.
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time by the management of the bank.

Qualification, Experience and Competences

• Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) and Registered Advo­cate
• Five year’s experience in Legal practise
• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Good management skills with the ability to make decisions in tough circumstances
• Report writing skills
• Ability to work under pressure, and highly self-motivat­ed
• Demonstrate high level of ethical commitment and trustworthiness.

Remuneration

Attractive remuneration packages await successful candi­dates to the above post as per Azania Bank Limited Salaries and Incentive Schemes as reviewed from time to time.

General Information

Shortlisted candidates will be required to meet all costs associated with their attendance to the interview. Please note also that successful candidates will be required to meet their relocation costs to Dar es Salaam.

Mode of Application

Applications must be attached with updated detailed resume and Copies of relevant certificates. The same may be sent through physical delivery to the addresses indicated herein below. The deadline for submission of applica­tions is One week after the appearance of this advert (Deadline: 06 August, 2019).

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please apply in confidence to

MANAGING DIRECTOR,
AZANIA BANK LIMITED,
MAWASILIANO TOWERS,
SAM NUJOMA ROAD
P. O. BOX 32089
DAR ES SALAAM
Tel No.: 2412025/6/7