Assistant Legal Manager
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BRAC Tanzania Finance Limited is hiring an Assistant Legal Manager in Dar es Salaam to provide legal expertise, corporate governance support, litigation management, contract drafting and compliance oversight. The role involves supporting the Company Secretary, managing statutory filings at BRELA, coordinating legal activities across field offices, and representing the company in legal matters.
- Senior legal role with corporate governance and Company Secretary support duties
- Involves litigation management and representation in courts and quasi-judicial bodies
- Requires compliance oversight with BRELA and other regulatory agencies
- Application deadline is 30th September 2026
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- UnclearRelated work experienceThe text mentions experience, but the exact level should be confirmed at source.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in security, seguranca, financeThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Dar es SalaamThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
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- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
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- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
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- Follow the instructions from Ajiriwa Tanzania; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
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- Plan to submit before the listed deadline: 2026-09-30.
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- Deadline is available: 2026-09-30
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Original source description
BRAC Tanzania Finance Limited (BTFL)
BRAC Tanzania Finance Limited (BTFL) is the largest Microfinance organization in Tanzania with a mission to responsibly provide a range of financial services to people at the bottom of the pyramid. We particularly focus on women living in poverty in rural and hard-to-reach areas to create self-employment opportunities, build financial resilience, and harness women's entrepreneurial spirit by empowering them economically. BRAC Tanzania Finance LTD is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individual to fill up the following position.
Assistant Legal Manager
Provide legal expertise and corporate governance support to BRAC Tanzania Finance LTD by offering legal advice on the interpretation and application of laws, managing litigation and legal claims, drafting and reviewing contracts and other legal instruments, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and supporting Company Secretary services, including Board support, statutory filings, and maintenance of corporate records.
Job
Responsibilities
Filing annual returns of BRAC Tanzania Finance LTD at BRELA. Other documents which must be filed include the directors' report and auditors' report (unless the company is exempt), and financial statements, including details of the company's assets and liabilities.
Arranging meetings of the directors and the shareholders. This responsibility will involve the issue of proper notices of meetings, preparation of agenda, circulation of relevant papers and taking and producing minutes to record the business transacted at the meetings and the decisions taken.
Informing BRELA of any significant changes in the company's structure or management, for example the appointment or resignation of directors.
Establish and maintain the company's registered office as the address for any formal communications. Ensuring that all the company's business stationery carries its name, registered number, country of registration and registered address. These details must also appear on the company website, emails, order forms and invoices.
Ensuring the security of the company's legal documents, including for example, the certificate of incorporation and memorandum and articles of association.
Deciding on the company's policy for the filing and retention of documents.
Advising directors on their duties and ensuring that they comply with corporate legislation and the articles of association of the company.
To assist the Company Secretary in providing legal advice and assistance to the Management and staff of BRAC Tanzania Finance LTD;
To monitor, review and promote BRAC Tanzania Finance LTD compliance to government rules and of various regulatory agencies;
To coordinate and oversee legal related activities across field offices in the country and, within delegated authority, to represent BRAC Tanzania Finance LTD in legal litigations in courts and quasi-judicial bodies;
To conduct all types of documentation drafting and review for supporting the requirement of BRAC entities in Tanzania
From time to time, and as the need arises, to undertake staff trainings on Labour and other laws relevant to BRAC Tanzania Finance LTD operations;
ajira
Participate, from time to time, in reviews and amendments of various BRAC Tanzania Finance LTD Policies and Procedures;
Preparation of progress and annual legal affairs reports; and
Other functions as will be determined from time to time by the Management as the case may be
Safeguarding
Establish a safeguarding culture across all levels of the programme by implementing the safeguarding policy. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
Responsible to ensure team members are appropriately trained, supported and have access to resources regarding issues that are identified and actioned in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedure.
Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.
Required Qualifications and
Experience
Must have university degree in Laws, (master's degree is added advantage)
Must be registered as Advocate
At least five (5) years of
in legal practice
Knowledge of Industrial Relation
Negotiation skills
Analytical skills: Ability to assess legal problems and quickly, through multidisciplinary approach, develop realistic solutions
Demonstrated record on Mediation and Arbitration
Planning skills including ability to work accurately and meet deadlines
Demonstrated mature sense of judgment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills including excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Management of Diversity at workplace
Computer literate with effectively use of basic applications such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Employment type:
Permanent
Job
Location:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly. Candidate needs to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational level, years of experience, and expected salary at recruitment.tanzania@brac.co.tz quoting the job title on the email subject (Assistant Legal Manager). Only complete applications will be accepted, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application
deadline:
30th September 2026
BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation regardless of age, race, religion, gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System. BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.