Legal Officer Job Vacancy At Hope Microcredit Company Limited Dar es salaam August 2026

Job Vacancy Summary: Legal Officer

Organization: Hope Microcredit Company Limited
Position: Legal Officer
Location: Tanzania (regional operations)
Employment Type: Full-time
Posted: 5 August 2026
Application Deadline: 31 August 2026

Position Overview

Hope Microcredit Company Limited is seeking ethical, competent, and results-oriented Legal Officers to support its legal and compliance functions. The role focuses on providing legal guidance, managing contracts, supporting loan recovery processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and handling legal matters affecting microfinance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to regional management and staff.
• Draft, review, and negotiate:
  • Contracts
  • Agreements
  • Legal documents
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Tanzanian laws
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Internal policies
• Manage legal disputes, litigation, and debt recovery matters.
• Work with external advocates when required.
• Liaise with:
  • Courts
  • Regulatory authorities
  • Government institutions
  • Other stakeholders
• Support loan recovery through legal enforcement procedures.
• Monitor changes in laws affecting the microfinance sector.
• Conduct legal awareness training for employees.
• Prepare legal reports and maintain legal records.
• Open court cases and follow up on progress.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) from a recognized institution.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in:
  • Legal practice
  • Banking
  • Microfinance
  • Corporate legal services

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of:
  • Tanzanian laws
  • Contract law
  • Debt recovery procedures
  • Regulatory compliance
• Strong skills in:
  • Legal research
  • Legal drafting
  • Negotiation
  • Analysis
  • Report writing
  • Documentation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure and independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Added Advantage

• Admission to the Bar.
• Valid Practicing Certificate.

Application Requirements

Submit:

• CV
• Cover Letter

Application should be sent via email:

To: hr.hopemicrocredit@gmail.com
CC: hellomikopo@gmail.com
CC: hr@hopemicrocredit.co.tz

Email Subject: Application for Portfolio Monitoring Officer

Deadline: 31 August 2026

Note: Applicants should be willing to work in any assigned region outside Dar es Salaam.