Legal Manager; Secretarial – 1 Position at NMB Bank Plc

Job Details

Item	Details
Position	Legal Manager; Secretarial
Organization	NMB Bank Plc
Number of Positions	1
Location	Head Office
Job Opening Date	11 May 2026
Application Deadline	25 May 2026

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Job Purpose

The Legal Manager; Secretarial will be responsible for handling general board secretarial and statutory functions for the Bank.

The role focuses on ensuring that the company:

• Complies with the Companies Act requirements
• Adheres to the Memorandum and Articles of Association
• Maintains strong corporate governance practices

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Main Responsibilities

Statutory Compliance and Governance

The successful candidate will:

• File annual returns and statutory reports with regulators and government authorities
• Ensure compliance with:
  • The Companies Act
  • Corporate governance requirements
  • The Company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association
• Liaise with:
  • Registrar of Companies
  • Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange
  • Other statutory bodies

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Board and Committee Management

Responsibilities include:

• Managing Board and Committee processes
• Preparing and circulating:
  • Agendas
  • Minutes
  • Board papers
  • Discussion documents
  • Proposals
• Organizing:
  • Shareholders’ meetings
  • Directors’ meetings
  • Board evaluations

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Corporate Secretarial Functions

The role holder will:

• Draft Board minutes and governance documents
• Prepare directors’ reports
• Maintain statutory registers, including:
  • Shareholders
  • Directors
  • Charges
  • Company secretary records
• Update BoardVantage with policies and governance documents

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Strategy and Reporting

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing the Company Secretarial and Corporate Governance strategy
• Preparing quarterly and annual departmental reports
• Implementing the Board of Directors calendar
• Ensuring the Board receives adequate information for informed decision-making

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Compliance and Coordination

The successful candidate will:

• Coordinate activities of NMB subsidiaries and associates
• Ensure implementation of consumer protection requirements
• Work closely with internal departments on legal and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate training, orientation, and Board logistics

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Knowledge and Skills

The ideal candidate should possess:

Legal and Regulatory Knowledge

• Strong understanding of:
  • Corporate law
  • Commercial law
  • Regulatory risks
  • Business legal risks

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Professional Skills

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Strategic thinking capability
• Sound judgment
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask effectively

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Personal Competencies

The role requires:

• High integrity and ethical standards
• Trustworthiness and confidentiality
• Agility and adaptability
• Influencing and assertiveness skills
• Meticulous planning abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage high levels of responsibility

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Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
• Must be a practicing advocate

Added Advantage

• MBA or LLM qualification

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of corporate legal experience
• At least 3 years managing Board matters in a large organization
• Banking or financial sector experience is preferred

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Equal Opportunity Statement

NMB Bank Plc is an equal opportunity employer committed to:

• Workplace diversity
• Gender balance
• Inclusive employment practices

Applications from:

• Female candidates
• People living with disabilities

are strongly encouraged.

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Important Notice

NMB Bank Plc does not charge any fee during the recruitment process.

Applicants should disregard any request for payment related to recruitment.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official NMB Bank careers portal:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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Application Deadline

📅 25 May 2026