LEGAL OFFICER

The successful candidate will report directly to the General Manager and will be responsible for overseeing all legal matters pertaining to the organization

Duties and responsibilities

1. To oversee maintenance and custody of documents relating to legal matters;
2. To keep and updating diary for court cases and carrying out all routine legal correspondences;
3. To administer follow up of documents and proceedings in courts;
4. To administer registration of mortgages, deeds of transfers, probate matters and other documents deemed necessary for registration; 
5. To sort legal documents and distribute them;
6. To keep and update the register of court cases;
7. To review drafts of prescribed legal documents, forms, legal opinions and briefs;
8. To review proposed contracts, leases, loan agreements and other legal documents;
9. To review compiled relevant evidence for court cases and prosecution papers for falling cases;
10. To review recommendation for amendment/repeal of legislation and related regulations and by Laws and information collected on changes in Law or new legislation affecting affairs of the Board;
11. To participate in legal reviews in collaboration with other
    institutions/stakeholders and provide advice and opinion to customers on legal issues;
12. To provide advice and opinion on legal issues;
13. To represent the Board in all legal matters/litigations;
14. To file and appear for criminal proceedings in courts;
15. To participate in legal negotiations and witnessing contracts and provide advice on aspects regarding contracts obligations;
16. To liaise with external legal agencies in consultation with the General Manager;
17. To coordinate vetting of all legal documents emanating from outside the Board in which the Board is or will be a party; and
18. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by General Manage.

Qualifications, knowledge and Experience

• Holder of Bachelor Degree in Law (LL B) from recognized institutions. Must possess Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Law School of Tanzania/ attended One Year Internship and registered as an Advocate of the High Court.

MODE OF APPLICATION

TANECU Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates should submit their written applications using the address shown below, enclosing:

1. Application letter showing how they meet the requirements of the position;
2. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae;
3. Contacts stating name in full, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of the candidate;
4. Applicants who studied abroad for Form IV and VI should attach proof of their certificates from the Tanzania Examination Council
5. Applicants who studied abroad at the University level should attach proof of their qualifications from the Tanzania Universities Commission (TCU)
6. Transcript and Professional results without certificate will not be accepted
7. Certified Copies of relevant certificates and a Proof or Evidence of Nationality; and
8. Names and full contacts of three (3) referees.

Closing date:

Application Deadline: Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 4:00 pm on 25th July, 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please Apply to:
General Manager
TANECU Ltd
P.o. Box 194
Newala, Mtwara.

Moreover, application can be submitted physically at TANECU’s head office in Newala town or send an application to the underlined email address below;

[email protected]