Senior Manager; Legal (Wholesale Business) at NMB Bank

Senior Manager; Legal (Wholesale Business) at NMB Bank 

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Senior Manager; Legal (Wholesale Business) (1 Position(s))

Job Location :Head Office

Job Purpose:

Provide leadership and assist the Head; Legal in managing Wholesale Business (large corporate customers), overseeing the processing of security documentation and lending-related contracts, regulatory compliance and general legal advisory related to such functions.

Main Responsibilities:

• Prepare the relevant security documentation as per the approved terms and conditions and in line with the bank’s credit policy.
• Develop standard legal documentation and security forms in line with the Bank’s governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that the standard developed documents are properly used, and proper authorization is obtained wherever the changes are required.
• To manage the entire process of preparation, registration, and safe custody of all security documents of corporate customers in line with the bank’s credit policy and procedures.
• From time to time, advise the bank on the new development in the regulatory operating framework and the required action to be done by the bank in the implementation of such development and changes.
• Provide legal advisory services to the bank on all legal issues related to lending.
• Ensure the appropriate security documents that involve corporate customers are timely obtained to support recovery and all cases instituted by and against the bank.
• Manage external lawyers involved in the preparation and registration of securities as per the bank’s procedures.
• Provide legal guidance during product development involving wholesale customer by ensuring the bank is adequately protected.
• Process discharge of securities as per the approved mandate whenever required.
• Train, motivate and implement training and development plans of subordinates in order to ensure their performance is aligned with the bank’s strategy.
• Support other business units by attending negotiation meetings and providing legal guidance where required.
• Support other departments by attending projects/ products committee meetings for better understanding and implementation of the requirements.
• Attend and participate in relevant management meetings when required by the Head of Legal.
• Prepare court pleadings and represent the bank in courts of law.

People management

• Build and develop high performing teams by embedding performance-based culture by mentoring, coaching, guidance, and support on the job training where need be.
• Determine and manage Training Needs Analysis and succession plans for entire team.
• Ensure team members own and manage customer queries and complaints by taking ownership and resolving in a timely manner. Act as the escalation point for their unresolved queries and complaints.
• Accountable for effective resource planning, management, reporting, and coordination of unit initiatives to deliver change in line with business requirements.
• Regular review of individual performance targets and give constructive feedback for development and ensure team achieve maximum potential.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Broad understanding of general banking and commercial law in Tanzania.
• Broad skills set in people management and strategy execution.
• Communication, decision making, flexibility, quality orientation.
• Ability of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to train and motivate subordinates.
• Change management skills and with ability to take varying approaches with a dynamic set of stakeholders.
• Strategical thinking with problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership skills and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree of law from the recognized university.
• Master’s degree in law is an added advantage.
• Must be enrolled as Advocate.
• 7 years working experience, out of which 3 must be in a leadership role.

NMB Bank Plc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and achieving gender balanced workforce.
Female candidates and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

NMB Bank Plc does not charge any fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.

Job closing date : 29-Dec-2023

How to Apply:

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