The jobholder reports to the Head of Legal Services and Board Secretary. He/She is responsible to ensure that the bank is well advised on all legal issues involving its operations.
Key Responsibilities;
- To advice the Head of Legal Services and Board Secretariat on any matters related to legal undertakings involving the bank;
- To coordinate preparation, execution and registration of contracts and other legal documents;
- To prepare documents for civil suits/litigations;
- To investigate statutory registers to determine legal status of loan applications, securities held by them and borrowing capacities;
- To prepare, execute, register, monitor loan documents, statutory registrations and pre-disbursement conditions;
- To represent the bank in Courts of Law and Tribunals;
- To assist the Head of Legal Services/Board Secretary to the bank on all matters including Board secretarial duties;
- To carry out any other duties assigned by the Head of Legal Services and Board Secretary from time to time.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience:
- Master’s Degree/Postgraduate qualifications in Law.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a corporate law environment at Senior Officer level.
- Admission as Advocate of the High Court.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Computer skills
- Ability to assess material evidence and advice on appropriate legal measures.
- Ability to present information on a written or oral platform that all associates and staff can understand.
- Must have excellent legal skills and discipline to keep the bank functioning and out of legal trouble.
Ability to keep abreast of legal issues that affect the bank
Remuneration
Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank Limited is an equal opportunity employer. The bank offers an attractive remuneration package, career development opportunities and an excellent working environment.
Mode of application and deadline
Job applicants are required to apply for these employment opportunities through bank’s portal https://www.tadb.co.tz/careers/
Please note: applicants are required to attach the following to their respective application.
- Application letter showing how they meet the requirements of the position;
- An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae;
- Contacts stating name in full, physical address, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of the candidate;
- Certified copies of relevant certificates
- Names and full contacts of three (3) referees.
Closing date: Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 4.00 pm on Thursday, 14th of October 2021.
For further information, please visit the Bank’s website: www.tadb.co.tz
