Legal Counsel; General Contracts

Job Vacancy at NMB Bank, Dar es Salaam October 2026 Legal Counsel; General Contracts Company:NMB Bank PlcPosition:1Location:Head Office, Dar es SalaamType:Full-timeJob Category:LegalOpening Date:5th October 2026Closing Date:19th October 2026 Job Purpose The Legal Counsel; General Contracts will assist theSenior; General Contractsin drafting and reviewing general contracts and providing legal and contractual support to the Bank. Key Responsibilities Contract Drafting, Review and Administration Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize general and non-lending contracts using approved templates and in accordance with applicable laws, Bank policies, and internal approval requirements. Identify legal, commercial, operational, and reputational risks in proposed contractual terms and recommend appropriate protections. Escalate material contractual issues to the Senior Manager; General Contracts. Coordinate contract review, approval, execution, amendment, renewal, and termination, ensuring that all supporting documents and approvals are complete. Maintain accurate contract records and update the contract register, including key obligations, renewal dates, expiry dates, and other critical milestones. Support the development and consistent application of contract templates, clauses, checklists, and guidance notes. Maintain and regularly update theLease Register. Maintain and regularly update theContract Register. Prepare and administer standard contracts and ensure proper documentation. Legal Support and Contract Advisory Provide timely, practical, and commercially sound legal advice to branches, departments, and business units on contract interpretation, legal obligations, remedies, and compliance requirements. Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, briefs, correspondence, memoranda, and other documents required for business decisions, internal governance, and regulatory compliance. Represent the Bank in courts, tribunals, arbitration proceedings, and regulatory forums. Manage litigation matters, prepare legal documents, present the Bank’s position, coordinate with external advocates, and safeguard the Bank’s legal and commercial interests. Regulatory Compliance and External Liaison Prepare and submit contracts to theTanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)and other relevant authorities, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance affecting contracts. Advise the Senior Manager; General Contracts and relevant stakeholders on the implications of changes in applicable laws and regulations. Risk Management and Advisory Assess legal and contractual risks in assigned matters. Propose appropriate and proportionate risk mitigation measures. Escalate significant or unresolved legal and contractual exposures to the Senior Manager; General Contracts. Stakeholder Engagement and Support Serve as the legal contact for assigned departments and business units. Respond to legal and contractual requests within agreed service timelines. Provide clear progress updates to internal stakeholders. Knowledge and Skills Strong knowledge ofcontract drafting and review. Knowledge ofBanking Law and Company Law. Good understanding of legal and riskframeworks. Sufficient knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory requirements in Tanzania. Flexibility and adaptability in day-to-day work. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to exercise sound judgment when communicating with internal and external clients. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree inLaw (LLB). Must be aPracticing Advocate. Minimum of3 years of experiencein a dynamic and fast-paced commercial legal environment. Master’s degree in Business Studies is an added advantage. Banking certification(s) is an added advantage. Equal Opportunity Statement NMB Bank Plc is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse working environment and achieving a gender-balanced workforce. Female candidates and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. NMB Bank Plcdoes not charge any feein connection with the application or recruitment process. Applicants should disregard any solicitation for payment of a fee. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through theNMB Bank official careers portal. CLICK HERE TO APPLY