Legal Manager; Secretarial – 1 Position

Job Location

Head Office

Job Purpose

The Legal Manager; Secretarial will be responsible for discharging general board secretarial and statutory functions for the company. The role includes ensuring that the company complies with the statutory requirements of the Companies Act and conforms to the Articles and Memorandum of Association, as well as good corporate governance practices.

Main Responsibilities

• Regularly file annual returns and all statutory reports and documents that the Bank is required to file with regulators and other state organs.
• Prepare the Company Secretarial and Corporate Governance strategy in alignment with the Bank’s strategy.
• Draft minutes and other documents that the Board is required to issue in discharging its mandates.
• Manage board processes, including Board and Committee papers and the circulation of agendas, minutes, Wholesale CREDCO documents, discussion papers, and proposals for the Board and its committees.
• Organize shareholders’ and directors’ meetings in a timely manner.
• Prepare quarterly and annual progress reports for the Company Secretarial department.
• Liaise with other departments within the Bank to ensure that the Bank remains compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and implement the Board of Directors calendar.
• Ensure that the Board has the information it needs to make informed decisions.
• Organize Board and Committee evaluations in line with regulatory requirements and the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association.
• Create directors’ reports on behalf of the Board.
• Complete statutory forms as prescribed by the Registrar of Companies.
• Prepare the register of members of significant shareholders, directors, secretary, and charges.
• Liaise with the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange to obtain updated registers of floating shareholders when required.
• Liaise with various statutory bodies, including the Registrar of Companies.
• Ensure full compliance, provide oversight, and monitor the implementation of various Consumer Protection requirements across business areas and units.
• Regularly update policies and other key documents in BoardVantage for directors’ familiarization.
• Coordinate activities of NMB’s subsidiaries and associates, as well as training, orientation, and logistics.

Knowledge and Skills

The ideal candidate should have:

• Business understanding of the domestic legal framework, business legal risks, and regulatory risks.
• Understanding and application of corporate and commercial laws.
• Customer-centric approach.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills at all levels, both verbal and written.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Strategic thinking ability.
• Influencing skills and assertiveness.
• Sound judgment.
• Meticulous planning skills.
• Highest level of integrity, morals, and ethics.
• Agility.
• Ability to cope with high levels of responsibility and maintain confidentiality.
• Trustworthiness.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor of Laws degree, LL.B, and must be a practicing advocate.
• Possession of an MBA or LLM will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 4 years of corporate legal experience in core legal functions.
• At least 3 years of experience as a manager of Board matters in a large organization, preferably in the banking and finance sectors.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NMB Bank Plc is an equal opportunity employer. The Bank is committed to creating a diverse environment and achieving a gender-balanced workforce.

Female candidates and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Important Notice

NMB Bank Plc does not charge any fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Applicants who receive any solicitation for payment of a fee should disregard it.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Timeline

• Job opening date: 11 May 2026
• Job closing date: 25 May 2026