Legal Officer / Legal Counsel – Corporate Securities & Documentation

Position Summary

This role is responsible for providing legal support to the Bank’s lending and corporate business functions by ensuring that all lending documentation, securities, and legal processes are properly prepared, reviewed, perfected, and monitored.

The successful candidate will work closely with Business, Credit, External Lawyers, and Group entities to safeguard the Bank’s legal interests while ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

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Job Details

Item	Details
Job Identification	6079
Job Category	Management
Employment Type	Full-Time
Location	Tanzania
Application Deadline	28 June 2026, 5:00 PM
Minimum Education	Bachelor’s Degree

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Key Responsibilities

Corporate Lending Documentation

• Review and vet all corporate facility agreements after business approval.
• Prepare and review lending documentation.
• Draft facility agreements and offer letters.
• Ensure legal compliance before disbursement of facilities.

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Securities Management

• Review and prepare security documents for lending transactions.
• Ensure proper perfection of securities.
• Issue clear instructions to external legal firms regarding security perfection.
• Monitor securities registration processes and ensure timely completion.

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External Legal Counsel Management

• Coordinate and supervise external law firms.
• Monitor performance and quality of services rendered.
• Ensure legal assignments are completed within agreed timelines.

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Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with approved credit conditions.
• Review security documentation before facility booking.
• Issue Certificates of Compliance and security status confirmations.
• Provide legal guidance regarding Credit Queries (CQs) and rectification requirements.

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Reporting & Information Management

• Maintain accurate securities databases.
• Develop management information reports (MIS).
• Prepare weekly securities tracking reports showing:
  • Progress status
  • Outstanding issues
  • Expected completion timelines

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Legal Advisory Services

• Provide legal opinions and advice to all Bank departments.
• Interpret legal and regulatory requirements affecting banking operations.
• Assist management in resolving legal issues and risks.

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Cross-Border Transactions

• Liaise with Group entities and subsidiaries.
• Support legal matters relating to international and cross-border facilities.
• Coordinate documentation for regional banking transactions.

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Daily Responsibilities

Documentation

• Draft facility agreements.
• Prepare offer letters.
• Review securities documents.

Monitoring

• Track pending covenants after loan disbursement.
• Follow up on outstanding legal requirements.
• Monitor perfection of securities.

Compliance

• Verify compliance with approved credit facilities.
• Provide legal opinions on documentation gaps.
• Ensure standardization of lending documents.

Security Follow-Up

• Monitor expired insurance policies.
• Follow up on expired land rent receipts.
• Ensure all collateral documentation remains valid and enforceable.

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Required Qualifications

Education

Mandatory

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

Professional Qualification

• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (Law School qualification)

Added Advantage

• Master’s Degree in:
  • Law
  • Business Administration
  • Related field

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Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant legal experience.

Preferred Experience

• Banking and financial services.
• Corporate and commercial law.
• Credit documentation.
• Securities perfection.
• Legal compliance and risk management.
• Contract drafting and review.

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Required Knowledge & Skills

Legal Skills

• Corporate law
• Banking law
• Commercial transactions
• Contract drafting
• Security documentation
• Legal due diligence

Technical Skills

• Legal research
• Report writing
• Documentation management
• MIS reporting
• Stakeholder management

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to manage external counsel
• Problem-solving abilities

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Ideal Candidate Profile

This position is best suited for candidates who possess:

✔ LL.B Degree and Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice

✔ At least 3 years of experience in banking, commercial, or corporate legal practice

✔ Strong knowledge of loan documentation and securities perfection

✔ Experience dealing with external law firms

✔ Understanding of credit risk and lending operations

✔ Ability to provide legal advice across multiple business functions

✔ Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

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Suitability Assessment

Based on the requirements, this role is ideal for:

• Legal Officers in Banks
• In-House Legal Counsel
• Corporate Lawyers
• Associates in Commercial Law Firms
• Company Secretaries with lending documentation experience
• Banking Legal and Compliance Professionals

Candidates with direct experience in loan documentation, securities management, corporate lending, and banking law will be particularly competitive for this opportunity.

How to Apply:

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