Legal Officer at SimplePay Capital Limited — November 2026

Legal Officer at SimplePay Capital Limited — November 2026

Legal Officer

Company: SimplePay Capital Limited

Department: Collections

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Industry: Financial Services / Microfinance & Debt Recovery

Application Deadline: November 5, 2026 (at 12:00 PM / Noon)

Date Posted: November 2, 2026

Job Overview

SimplePay Capital Limited is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Legal Officer to join its Collections department in Dar es Salaam. The successful candidate will manage the company’s legal recovery process by coordinating civil litigation for defaulted loan accounts, tracking court proceedings, enforcing summons, and driving debt recovery while strictly safeguarding the company’s legal and financial interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Litigation Management: Review defaulted loan files, prepare and file civil recovery cases, and maintain a comprehensive, up-to-date litigation register.

• Court & Summons Administration: Process and serve summons through approved channels, coordinate hearing schedules with courts, track ongoing cases, and attend court proceedings as required.

• Debt Recovery & Settlements: Collaborate with Branch Managers, Regional Managers, and the Collections Manager to maximize financial recovery and facilitate documented out-of-court settlements.

• Case Tracking & Execution: Maintain an active hearing calendar, follow up on adjourned matters, obtain judgments, and coordinate post-judgment execution procedures.

• Documentation & Recordkeeping: Maintain complete, secure legal files containing loan agreements, demand letters, summons, court orders, and settlement records in compliance with data privacy laws.

• Reporting & Compliance: Prepare accurate weekly and monthly status reports on active, pending, and concluded cases; ensure all legal actions comply fully with Tanzanian laws.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized institution (Holding an Advocate’s Practising Certificate is an added advantage).

• Deep knowledge of Tanzanian civil litigation procedures, court processes, and debt recovery laws.

• At least 2 years of professional experience in legal practice, litigation, or debt recovery—experience within the financial or microfinance sector is a strong plus.

• Strong report-writing, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Complete fluency in both written and spoken English and Swahili.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and digital tracking systems.

• Uncompromising integrity, professionalism, and organizational capability to manage high-volume caseloads under tight deadlines.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a short Cover Letter (specifically highlighting relevant documentation, records management, or collections/accounts experience) via email to [email protected]

• Email Subject Line: Application for Legal Officer Position

• Deadline: November 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM (Noon).

Note: Only candidates who clearly demonstrate relevant administrative, records management, or financial collections experience in their application will be contacted for interviews.