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Dar Es Salaam, Dar Es Salam, Tz

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

• Provides legal advice on all legal matters of company ranging from Legal, Company Secretarial works and Corporate Governance• Advises the Board of Directors and the Board Committees on various matters such as corporate governance, risk & compliance, interpretation of various laws, policies and regulations • Manages/Monitors Legal and Regulatory risk control frameworks and processes as per company’s policies• Participates in developing a corporate affairs plan including budget… Show more • Provides legal advice on all legal matters of company ranging from Legal, Company Secretarial works and Corporate Governance• Advises the Board of Directors and the Board Committees on various matters such as corporate governance, risk & compliance, interpretation of various laws, policies and regulations • Manages/Monitors Legal and Regulatory risk control frameworks and processes as per company’s policies• Participates in developing a corporate affairs plan including budget, goals and strategies• Engaged with Bank's strategic stake holders such as government (DCs, RCs and Police) and Judiciary • Actively participating in crisis management affecting business• Actively participating and supported programs development that enhance organization’s brand awareness• Prepares and manages secretarial works such as submission of statutory returns to relevant authorities, custodianship of company's seal register and preparing all briefs to management and Board of Directors• Manages litigation • Provides expert legal advice on complex matters for informed decision-making and risk mitigation.• Negotiates settlement agreements, avoiding costly litigation and preserving important business relationships.• Develops comprehensive compliance programs to minimize potential legal risks and ensure adherence to relevant regulations.• Manages outside counsel • Advises senior management on employment law matters to reduce potential for disputes and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.• • Supports development of corporate governance policies and best practices, contributing to strong culture of ethical conduct and accountability.• Conducts legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.• Researches and evaluates risk factors affecting business decisions and operations, • Advocates for the bank before courts of law Show less

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

• • Acted as assistant secretary to Board of Directors and Bank's management• Advised bank on various legal matters ranging from banking, labour & Human resources, risk & compliance and credit• Represented Bank before courts of law and liaising with 5 bank's external lawyers• Prepared and processed all legal documents in respect with credit facilities• Perfected bank's securities with relevant authorities such as BRELA and Land Registry• Prepared and submitted all statutory… Show more • • Acted as assistant secretary to Board of Directors and Bank's management• Advised bank on various legal matters ranging from banking, labour & Human resources, risk & compliance and credit• Represented Bank before courts of law and liaising with 5 bank's external lawyers• Prepared and processed all legal documents in respect with credit facilities• Perfected bank's securities with relevant authorities such as BRELA and Land Registry• Prepared and submitted all statutory returns of bank to relevant authorities• Drafted different transactional legal documents.• Negotiated favorable settlements in multiple litigation cases, minimizing financial exposure for company.• Drafted and reviewed wide range of legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.• Provided strategic guidance during high-stakes negotiations, contributing to successful outcomes for company.• Assisted in development of corporate policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and best practices.• Advised executive leadership on regulatory changes impacting business operations, enabling proactive adjustments to maintain compliance.• managed outside counsel relationships, controlling costs while ensuring access to specialized expertise when needed.• Supported human resources department by addressing employment law matters such as discrimination claims and employee relations issues.• Participated actively in corporate governance activities such as board meetings and annual shareholder events, offering sound legal perspectives on critical business decisions.• Reviewed legal publications and performed database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.• Conducted comprehensive research to support legal proceedings, formulate defenses and initiate legal action.• Show less

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

1. Drafting different transactional legal documents. 2. Execution and registration of banking legal documents with the relevant authorities such as the land registry.3. Giving legal opinion for and on behalf of the Bank. 4. Representing the bank before courts of law in cases which it is involved and liaising with Bank’s advocates on the same. 5. Preparing and submitting all statutory returns of the bank under the Companies Act. 6. Reviewing, preparing and processing all… Show more 1. Drafting different transactional legal documents. 2. Execution and registration of banking legal documents with the relevant authorities such as the land registry.3. Giving legal opinion for and on behalf of the Bank. 4. Representing the bank before courts of law in cases which it is involved and liaising with Bank’s advocates on the same. 5. Preparing and submitting all statutory returns of the bank under the Companies Act. 6. Reviewing, preparing and processing all legal documentations in respect of approved credit facilities. 7. Making arrangements and drafting contracts such as legal mortgage instruments, debenture instruments and loan agreements.8. Offering secretarial services in the bank’s management and Board of Directors. 9. Liaising between the Board and the shareholders of the bank.10.Preparing AGM, Board and its committee notices and ensure timely submission of Board papers.11. Maintaining the bank’s share register.12. Initiating legal briefs for Management and the Board of Directors and interpreting the laws and regulations in relation to the Bank’s legal rights and obligations. 13. Perfecting securities to the land registry, making official searches to the government registries such as BRELA and Ministry of Land, 14. Discharging various securities instruments pledged to the bank and preparing various settlement agreements such as Memorandum of Understanding, Memorandum of Settlement, Assignment of Deeds and Property transfer forms. Show less

Sokoine Drive/Pamba Road, Tancot House,Ground Floor. Dar Es Salaam

Advising/giving opinion to the clients (both individual and corporations) on various disputes specifically those connected to Banking. 1. Representing Banks in various legal disputes. 2. Assisting the chief counsel with legal research on clients’ assignments. 3. Drafting different transactional documents such as mortgage deeds, loan agreements, deeds of conveyances, transfer deeds, and other documents related to banking etc4. Reviewing contracts of clients (employers) with their… Show more Advising/giving opinion to the clients (both individual and corporations) on various disputes specifically those connected to Banking. 1. Representing Banks in various legal disputes. 2. Assisting the chief counsel with legal research on clients’ assignments. 3. Drafting different transactional documents such as mortgage deeds, loan agreements, deeds of conveyances, transfer deeds, and other documents related to banking etc4. Reviewing contracts of clients (employers) with their employees, drafting employment contracts, transactional documents (such as mortgage deeds, leases, loan agreements, incorporation documents, etc..) 5. Advising clients on various complaints arising at their work places.6. Representing clients (employers) in disputes with their employees. 7. Giving opinion to clients on compliance matters regarding employer-employee relationship.8. Conducting mediation between clients (employers) with their employees. 9. Drafting various legal documents Show less

Post Graduate Diploma In Legal Practices, Legal Practice

Activities and Societies: Moot court

Bachelor'S Degree In Laws, Law

Activities and Societies: President-Students' government