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