Legal Counsel-Commercial at CRDB Bank Tanzania

Reporting Line

LEGAL MANAGER

Location

Tanzania Head Office

Department

COMPANY SECRETARY AND LEGAL DEPARTMENT

Number of openings

1

Job Purpose

The Legal Counsel Commercial Contracts is responsible for providing legal support on all commercial contractual matters of the Bank. The role focuses on drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing commercial agreements to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and internal policies, while safeguarding the Bank’s legal and commercial interests. The position supports business units by identifying and mitigating legal risks, advising on contractual obligations, and contributing to sound governance and risk management in commercial transactions

Principle Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of contracts including general contracts and commercial contracts as assigned to ensure all contracts protect the Bank’s legal, financial, and reputational interests.
• Provide practical legal advice to business units on commercial transactions, and strategic partnerships by working closely with stakeholders to support projects, advising on contractual obligations, risks, liabilities, and remedies throughout the project lifecycle, and supporting product development and project teams on contractual and legal structuring in line with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and the Bank’s risk management framework.
• Lead and manage negotiations with external parties to achieve favorable terms and mitigate risks. Act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders during contract negotiations and other legal related queries.
• Identify and address legal risks in contracts. Develop strategies to mitigate risks and resolve contractual disputes or ambiguities.
• Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies. Provide legal advice to business teams on contract -related matters, including regulatory compliance.
• Develop and update contract management policies, procedures and templates to reflect best practices. Conduct training sessions for stakeholders on contract management, compliance and negotiation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Business Units), including to address contract related queries. Act as a liaison between the legal department and external parties, such as International Banks, Local Banks, Government and its Agencies.
• Develop, maintain, and periodically review standardized contract templates for use across the Bank, ensuring they remain current, legally compliant, and aligned with regulatory requirements and the Bank’s policies.
• Provide proactive legal support to business units in managing and resolving contractual disputes, claims, and disagreements with counterparties to mitigate issues before escalation.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LL. B)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
• 5 years of experience in the legal department in a reputable bank or law firm
• Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts for a bank.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks applicable to financial institutions and banking laws
• Experience in providing legal advisory services.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex legal issues.
• High level of integrity and professional ethics in handling sensitive information.
• Effective communication skills across diverse stakeholder groups.

CRDB Commitment

CRDB Bank is dedicated to upholding Sustainability and ESG practices and encourage applicants who share this commitment. The Bank also promotes an inclusive workplace, hence applications from women and individual with disabilities are encouraged.

It is important to note that CRDB Bank does not charge any fees for the application or recruitment process, and any requests for payment should be disregarded as they do not represent the bank’s practices.

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be Contacted.

Deadline

2026-06-22

Employment Terms

PERMANENT