UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA (UBA) TANZANIA

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Legal Officer

Department: Legal & Company Secretary
Location: Head Office
Reports To: Head Legal & Company Secretary

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Job Objective

To provide timely, well-researched, and efficient legal services and support to the Bank, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and banking standards.

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing legal support and advice during transaction negotiations.
• Advising on legal issues arising from existing agreements and new legal documentation.
• Rendering legal opinions on financial and legal matters affecting banking operations.
• Preparing and generating periodic legal reports for the Legal Division.
• Attending meetings and providing legal guidance and advice to business units as required.
• Advising on legal matters affecting the Bank, its customers, and its products.
• Reviewing and advising on Bank policies to ensure compliance with legal and financial regulatory requirements.
• Supervising the safe custody of collateral documents for facilities granted by the Bank.
• Developing, recommending, evaluating, and initiating corporate policies and strategies related to tenders, contracts, products, and services.
• Performing any other duties assigned by the Head of Legal and Company Secretary.

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance will be measured against:

• Compliance with financial laws and regulatory requirements.
• Turnaround time in rendering legal advice and opinions.
• Timeliness in preparing and reviewing agreements, contracts, and loan documentation.
• Effectiveness in executing assigned responsibilities.
• Efficiency in handling scheduled and ad hoc assignments.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B Hons) from a recognized institution.
• Must be a registered Advocate and a member of the Tanganyika Law Society (TLS).

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of legal experience.
• At least two (2) years’ experience serving as a Legal Officer within the banking sector.

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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

Knowledge

• Financial law and credit transactions.
• Banking operations and practices.
• Local and international banking regulations.
• Corporate and commercial legal frameworks.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong legal drafting and document review skills.
• Commercial and corporate banking knowledge.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

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Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Employees may be assigned additional duties as necessary.

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How to Apply

Qualified and interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Copies of all Academic Certificates

Application Email

recruitment.tanzania@ubagroup.com

Email Subject Line

Application for Legal Officer

Application Deadline

14 June 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.