Position: Senior Legal Officer
Place: TIB Development Bank Limited
Duties and Responsibilities
- Check all legal issues pertaining to Loan applications before, during and after approval to ensure the bank’s interests are safeguarded. Prepare loan/security documents and ensure prompt registration of the, security documents at the relevant registries.
- Investigate statutory registers to determine legal status of loan applicants, securities and borrowing capacities.
- Prepare information and report to the Legal Counsel and Secretary to the Board that conditions precedent to disbursement has been fulfilled as per the respective agreement.
- Ensure that borrowers fulfil all terms and conditions in the loan agreements at all times.
- Ensure that borrowers fulfil all statutory requirements (under the Companies Ordinance, Bank of Tanzania regulations/guidelines or any others) at all times.
- Assist in preparation of documents for civil suits/litigation and advise on the retention of lawyers or conduct of court cases for the bank.
- Assist and represent the bank in all legal matters outside the bank and in courts.
- Carry out any other related duties as may be assigned by the Legal Counsel and Secretary to the Board.
- Bachelor Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized University/Institution.
- Must be a Registered Advocate.
- At least three (3) years relevant work experience in a reputable institution.
- Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to prepare legal documents in a concise and focused style.
- Highest degree of integrity, excellent and well developed interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Must be a team player, very self-motivated and able to manage and prioritize work load with minimum supervision.
- Should have computer skills.
Qualifying candidates should apply in writing to or lodge their applications at the address below, enclosing:
- An application letter showing how they meet the post’s requirements.
- Comprehensive curriculum Vitae.
- Copies of relevant certificates and awards.
- Contact address including telephone number(s) and/or email address(s) if available.
- Names and full addresses of three referees.
Managing Director
TIB Development Bank Limited
Mlimani City Office. Park Building No.3 Sam Nujoma Road
P.O. Box 9373
Dar es Salaam
Fax: +255222411122
Deadline: 24 April, 2013
