Legal Officer Job Vacancy At Simplepay Capital Financial Services Tanzania Ltd Dar es salaam August 2026

Job Vacancy Summary: Legal Officer

Company: SimplePay Capital
Department: Collections/Operations
Location: Tanzania
Reports To: Operations Manager
Employment Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 9 August 2026 (12:00 PM)

Job Purpose

The Legal Officer will manage the company’s legal recovery process by coordinating litigation activities for defaulted loan accounts, ensuring timely court filings, debt recovery, legal follow-ups, and protection of the company’s legal interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Review loan default files and prepare civil recovery cases.
• File court cases and maintain updated litigation records.
• Manage summons preparation, service, and proof of delivery.
• Track court dates, attend proceedings, and follow up on judgments.
• Coordinate debt recovery activities with Branch Managers, Collections Officers, and Regional Managers.
• Support out-of-court settlements and maintain proper documentation.
• Maintain complete legal files, including agreements, demand letters, court orders, judgments, and settlements.
• Prepare weekly and monthly legal reports.
• Ensure compliance with Tanzanian laws and confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B).
• Advocate’s Practising Certificate is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of:
  • Civil litigation
  • Debt recovery procedures
  • Tanzanian court processes
• Strong report writing, communication, and Microsoft Office skills.
• Fluency in English and Swahili.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in:
  • Legal practice
  • Litigation
  • Debt recovery
• Experience in financial or microfinance institutions is an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Integrity and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.

Application Process

Applicants should submit:

• Updated CV
• Short cover letter explaining relevant administrative, legal, financial, or collections experience.

Email: recruitment.tz@simplepay.capital
Subject: Application for Legal Officer Position

Deadline: 9 August 2026 at 12:00 PM

Only shortlisted candidates demonstrating relevant experience in documentation, records management, legal recovery, or accounts/collections will be contacted.