Legal Documentation Officer (Securities & Documentation)

About the role

The Legal Documentation Officer prepares, reviews, executes and perfects credit and security documentation so that the Bank's legal interests are protected before and after credit disbursement. The role also advises business units and management on banking operations, corporate governance, compliance and legal risk, and supervises and coaches the team while working with external lawyers, branches and authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation, review, execution and perfection of securities, including mortgage deeds, corporate guarantees, debentures, contracts and affidavits
• Review credit sanctions and credit applications, and prepare briefs for external lawyers; issue securities compliance certificates
• Monitor securities perfection with branches, external lawyers and registries, and review corporate constitutional documents
• Advise on contracts, leases, MOUs and agency agreements, and identify and mitigate legal risks
• Ensure compliance with Bank of Tanzania prudential guidelines, local laws and AML/KYC requirements
• Support audits and regulatory reviews, maintain legal records, and manage legal fees and costs
• Prepare weekly status reports, KPS reports and self-appraisals, and plan leave

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB); postgraduate diploma in law or equivalent professional qualification is an added advantage
• At least three years of experience in banking, legal practice or a related legal function; law firm experience is an added advantage
• Experience in banking law, corporate law, conveyancing, securities documentation and contract management

Required skills

• Banking law, corporate law and regulatory compliance (AML, KYC)
• Conveyancing, property registration and securities perfection
• Document review, contract drafting and legal advisory
• Basic computer literacy and office applications