Position LEGAL OFFICER

Location: Head Office

JOB OBJECTIVES

To provide timely, well researched and efficient legal services and support for the Bank.

JOB OBJECTIVES

Provide legal support and advice on all transaction negotiations
Advice on all legal issues that emanate from existing agreements and new legal documentations.
Rendering legal opinion on financial and legal issues that might arise about banks products
Preparation and generation of periodic legal reports for Legal Division
Attend meetings to offer legal guidance and advice as requested for by business areas
Rendering of legal advice on different issues as it affects the bank, its customers and available products
Conduct review and advice on the Bank’s policies from time to time to ensure compliance with legal and the Financial Regulatory requirements
Supervise the safe custody of all collateral documents for facilities granted by the Bank
Develop, recommend, evaluate and initiate corporate policy and strategy for tenders and contracts products and services.
Endeavour to all assignments as assigned by the Head of Legal and Company Secretary
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Error rate / non-compliance to Financial laws
Turnaround time for rendering legal advice or opinion when solicited
Timeliness in the preparation of sundry agreements (facility agreements,
Loan agreements etc) including contract drafting and review
Effectiveness at execution of assigned tasks
Efficiency at executing scheduled and adhoc assignments
JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor of Law – LL. B (Hons), Must be a registered lawyer under the legal association/Member of the Tanganyika Law Society.

Experience: A minimum of 3 years legal experience with at least 2 years as a legal officer in banking.