Job Vacancy: Legal Intern

Department: Legal

Location: FINCA Branch, Arusha, Tanzania

Reporting to: Legal Counsel

Application Period: 4 August 2026 – 17 August 2026

Job Summary

The Legal Intern will assist the Legal Department in all legal matters and help ensure the institution is protected from litigation risks and other related legal risks.

Essential Duties

1. Court Matters and Legal Support

• Attend court sessions and file pleadings in court.
• Draft pleadings for all credit-related cases instituted by or against the bank.
• File pleadings for credit-related cases.
• Attend court proceedings in various courts and maintain records of proceedings.
• Conduct legal research on relevant matters.
• Follow up on official matters with courts and tribunals.
• Provide legal opinions on court matters.
• Offer legal advice on various legal issues.
• Prepare, update, and maintain the case register for incoming and closed cases.

2. Registration of Security Documents

• Draft mortgage-related documents.
• Prepare, update, and maintain the collateral registration register.

3. Police Cases and Fraud

• Report fraud and other cases to the police and collect supporting documentation.
• Follow up on criminal cases and liaise with external lawyers in preparing witnesses and evidence.
• Monitor and follow up on pending police cases.
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law.
• Legal practice experience is required.
• Must be outgoing, energetic, and comfortable working in courts.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work comfortably for up to 8 hours per day.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV to:

Email: TZ_Recruitment@finca.co.tz

Application Deadline: 17 August 2026

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.