Director of Legal Services and Company Secretary Job Vacancy at Coop Bank Tanzania – November 2026

Job Title: Director of Legal Services and Company Secretary
Employer: Cooperative Bank Tanzania Plc (Coop Bank)
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Category: Legal / Banking and Finance
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Level: Executive / Senior Management
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026
Deadline Time: 5:00 PM

About Coop Bank Tanzania

Cooperative Bank Tanzania Plc (Coop Bank) officially commenced operations on 1 October 2024, following a nationwide cooperative movement aimed at mobilising capital and the strategic merger of Kilimanjaro Cooperative Bank and Tandahimba Community Bank.

The bank is committed to transforming Tanzania’s financial landscape by enhancing financial inclusion and providing accessible banking services to cooperatives, farmers and underserved populations.

Coop Bank Tanzania was formally launched in April 2025 and operates on strong commercial principles while prioritising the needs of its cooperative members and the wider community.

In line with its growth strategy, Coop Bank Tanzania invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals to strengthen its senior management team through the recruitment of seven (7) executive positions.

The advertised positions are:

1. Director of Legal Services and Company Secretary

2. Director of Internal Audit

3. Director of Technology and Operations

4. Director of Human Resource and Administration

5. Director of Business and Personalized Banking

6. Director of Cooperative Banking

7. Director of Credit

All seven executive positions will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

The selection process will be highly competitive, and appointments will be subject to a rigorous independent selection process, including fit and proper checks.

Position: Director of Legal Services and Company Secretary

1. Role Purpose

The Director of Legal Services and Company Secretary will provide strategic leadership of the Bank’s legal, company secretarial and corporate governance functions.

The role is responsible for ensuring effective legal risk management, regulatory compliance and corporate governance while safeguarding the Bank’s legal interests and supporting its strategic objectives.

2. Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Provide strategic legal and governance advice to the Board, Managing Director and Executive Management.

• Lead the Board and Committee secretariat, including preparation of Board papers, minutes, resolutions and follow-up on decisions.

• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, statutory and regulatory requirements.

• Oversee contracts, legal documentation, litigation, dispute resolution and external legal counsel.

• Provide legal support on credit securities, recoveries, regulatory matters and corporate transactions.

• Lead the Legal Services Directorate, effectively managing legal risks and key stakeholder relationships.

3. Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognised institution.

• Eligibility and professional standing to practise law in Tanzania, including the required practising status.

• A relevant Master’s degree or Master of Business Administration (MBA) will be an added advantage.

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in the banking/legal discipline.

• At least three (3) years of experience in senior management or executive leadership within a regulated financial institution.

• Demonstrated expertise in corporate law, Board secretariat responsibilities and dispute management within the Tanzanian regulatory environment.

4. Key Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong strategic legal advisory capabilities.

• Excellent corporate governance knowledge and experience.

• Sound understanding of banking and regulatory laws.

• Strong leadership and management capabilities.

• High levels of integrity and professional ethics.

• Business acumen and sound professional judgment.

• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications in PDF format through the designated Ernst & Young (EY) email address.

The application package must be addressed to:

The Managing Director
Coop Bank Tanzania Plc

Applications should be submitted exclusively through the following email address:

Email: info.tanzania@tz.ey.com

Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents:

(a) Application Letter

An application letter not exceeding three (3) pages, clearly demonstrating how the applicant meets the requirements of the advertised position.

(b) Academic Documents

Copies of university degree certificates and academic transcripts.

Applicants with qualifications from foreign universities must attach a Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) letter of recognition for their degrees.

(c) Identification Document

A copy of an identification document, such as:

• National Identification Card (NIDA).

• Driving Licence.

(d) Contact Information

Applicants must provide their contact address, including:

• Telephone number(s).

• Email address(es).

(e) Professional Referees

Names and full contact details of three (3) professional referees.

Application Email

Important Application Information

• Applications must be submitted in PDF format.

• Applications must be addressed to the Managing Director, Coop Bank Tanzania.

• Applications must be submitted exclusively through the designated Ernst & Young email address.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Coop Bank Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equality.