Head; Legal Job Opportunity at NMB Bank PLC

Head; Legal Job Vacancy

NMB Bank PLC

Dar es SalaamPosted 4 mins ago
NMB Bank PLC
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Job Description

Job Location :

Head Office

Main Responsibilities:

Responsible for ensuring that the Bank has effective Legal and Regulatory risk control frameworks and processes per the Bank’s strategic direction.

– Responsible in restructuring the Legal department by clearly defining departmental roles and aligning them to business goals
– Define the strategic direction for the Legal function within the Bank
– Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the Bank’s legal and regulatory framework.
– Represent the Bank in all Legal related matters and ensure the best interest of the business is embedded in good faith.
– Manage relationships with external counsels and monitor their performance using best supplier management practices.
– Support business in the effective management of Legal matters and ensure the Legal Control resources are always sufficient, and capable to deliver on all key elements.
-Ensure the Legal related matters are well managed and monitored within an acceptable level, timely and proactively advise the management on the appropriate course of action.
– Attend governance meetings as required by the Bank policies.
– Comply with the procurement policy of the Bank on all legal matters.
– Effective management of the relationship with key country legal bodies and external counsels
– Pro-active and timely identification and management of legal risk arising in the conduct of business in Tanzania.
– To ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are in place and embedded to meet company, legal and local regulatory requirements.
– Participate in drafting and review of contracts, leases, policies, procedures, and other legal documents.
– Monitor costs by tracking internal and external spending including all invoices received from external counsels.
– Monitor and follow up on new laws and amendments to relevant sources such as Government Gazettes and media.
– Reshape and reorganize the function and ensure it gives optimal support to business units.
– Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

Business understanding of the domestic legal framework, and business legal risks
Understanding and application of Criminal, Civil, Labor, Corporate and Commercial laws.
Customer-centric
Excellent attention to details
Ability to multitask and work well in teams
Strategic thinking
Influencing skills and assertiveness
Great ability to listen, learn and open-minded
Highest integrity, morals and ethics, honest and responsible
Leadership and people management skills (Coaching, mentorship)
Positive interpersonal relationships

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), A Master of Laws (LLM) and a Practicing Advocate
Minimum of 10 years’ corporate legal experience in core Legal function preferably in the Banking and Finance Industry.

NMB Bank Plc is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer

The deadline for submitting the application is 24 October 2022

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