Legal officer

Job vacancy: Legal officer

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 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.

3. 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.

4. Know-how and experience
4.1 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