Job Vacancy at NMB Bank, Dar es Salaam October 2026

Legal Counsel; General Contracts

Company: NMB Bank Plc
Position: 1
Location: Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Job Type: Full-time
Job Category: Legal
Opening Date: 5th October 2026
Closing Date: 19th October 2026

Job Purpose

The Legal Counsel; General Contracts will assist the Senior Manager; General Contracts in drafting and reviewing general contracts and providing legal and contractual support to the Bank.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Drafting, Review and Administration

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize general and non-lending contracts using approved templates and in accordance with applicable laws, Bank policies, and internal approval requirements.
• Identify legal, commercial, operational, and reputational risks in proposed contractual terms and recommend appropriate protections.
• Escalate material contractual issues to the Senior Manager; General Contracts.
• Coordinate contract review, approval, execution, amendment, renewal, and termination, ensuring that all supporting documents and approvals are complete.
• Maintain accurate contract records and update the contract register, including key obligations, renewal dates, expiry dates, and other critical milestones.
• Support the development and consistent application of contract templates, clauses, checklists, and guidance notes.
• Maintain and regularly update the Lease Register.
• Maintain and regularly update the Contract Register.
• Prepare and administer standard contracts and ensure proper documentation.

Legal Support and Contract Advisory

• Provide timely, practical, and commercially sound legal advice to branches, departments, and business units on contract interpretation, legal obligations, remedies, and compliance requirements.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, briefs, correspondence, memoranda, and other documents required for business decisions, internal governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Represent the Bank in courts, tribunals, arbitration proceedings, and regulatory forums.
• Manage litigation matters, prepare legal documents, present the Bank’s position, coordinate with external advocates, and safeguard the Bank’s legal and commercial interests.

Regulatory Compliance and External Liaison

• Prepare and submit contracts to the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) and other relevant authorities, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance affecting contracts.
• Advise the Senior Manager; General Contracts and relevant stakeholders on the implications of changes in applicable laws and regulations.

Risk Management and Advisory

• Assess legal and contractual risks in assigned matters.
• Propose appropriate and proportionate risk mitigation measures.
• Escalate significant or unresolved legal and contractual exposures to the Senior Manager; General Contracts.

Stakeholder Engagement and Support

• Serve as the legal contact for assigned departments and business units.
• Respond to legal and contractual requests within agreed service timelines.
• Provide clear progress updates to internal stakeholders.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of contract drafting and review.
• Knowledge of Banking Law and Company Law.
• Good understanding of legal and risk management frameworks.
• Sufficient knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory requirements in Tanzania.
• Flexibility and adaptability in day-to-day work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment when communicating with internal and external clients.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB).
• Must be a Practicing Advocate.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a dynamic and fast-paced commercial legal environment.
• Master’s degree in Business Studies is an added advantage.
• Banking certification(s) is an added advantage.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

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

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the NMB Bank official careers portal.

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