Assistant Legal Manager Cum Company Secretary – BRAC Tanzania Finance Ltd

Organization Overview

BRAC Tanzania Finance Limited (BTFL) is the largest microfinance organization in Tanzania. It focuses on providing financial services to people at the bottom of the pyramid, with a strong emphasis on empowering women in rural and hard-to-reach areas.

The organization aims to:

• Promote self-employment opportunities
• Build financial resilience
• Strengthen women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment

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Position Summary

• Position Title: Assistant Legal Manager Cum Company Secretary
• Organization: BRAC Tanzania Finance Ltd
• Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
• Employment Type: Permanent

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Job Purpose

The role provides legal advisory and corporate governance support to BRAC Tanzania Finance Ltd. The incumbent will:

• Offer legal interpretation and advisory services
• Manage litigation and legal claims
• Draft and review legal agreements and contracts
• Ensure regulatory and statutory compliance
• Provide Company Secretary services including Board support and corporate record management

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Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate Governance & Company Secretarial Duties

• File annual returns at BRELA, including:
  • Directors’ reports
  • Audited financial statements
• Organize Board and shareholder meetings:
  • Issue notices
  • Prepare agendas
  • Circulate documents
  • Draft minutes and resolutions
• Notify BRELA of changes in company structure or management
• Maintain registered office records and statutory information
• Ensure proper branding and legal compliance on official documents and communications
• Manage secure filing and retention of company legal documents
• Advise directors on compliance with corporate laws and Articles of Association

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2. Legal Advisory & Compliance

• Provide legal advice to management and staff
• Monitor compliance with government and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate legal activities across field offices
• Represent the organization in courts and quasi-judicial bodies (where delegated)
• Draft and review legal documents for BRAC entities in Tanzania
• Conduct training on labour and relevant laws
• Participate in policy review and development
• Prepare legal reports (progress and annual)
• Perform additional management-assigned legal functions

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3. Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Promote safeguarding culture across all programme levels
• Ensure staff are trained on safeguarding policies
• Provide guidance on safe working environments
• Ensure proper reporting and response to safeguarding incidents

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Required Qualifications & Experience

Applicants must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB)
  • Master’s degree is an added advantage
• Must be a registered Advocate
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in legal practice
• Knowledge of:
  • Industrial relations
  • Company secretarial duties
• Strong negotiation skills
• Experience in mediation and arbitration
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to assess legal issues and provide practical solutions

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Additional Skills

• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work accurately
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (English required)
• Ability to manage workplace diversity
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated mature judgment

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Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

• CV
• Cover letter stating:
  • Educational qualifications
  • Years of experience
  • Expected salary

📧 Email applications to: recruitment.tanzania@brac.co.tz
📝 Subject line: Assistant Legal Manager Cum Company Secretary

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Application Deadline

• 10 July 2026

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Important Notes

• Only complete applications will be considered
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• BRAC applies strict safeguarding and background checks
• Equal opportunity employer

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