DCB Commercial Bank Plc is a private Commercial Bank dedicated to uplifting the standard of living of low, middle and corporate – income people in Tanzania. The bank is registered under the Companies Act, 2002 as amended from time to time) and licensed by the Bank of Tanzania under the Banking and Financial Institutions Act, 2006.

The Bank invites applications from suitably qualified and skilled persons to fill the following available vacancy:

CHIEF MANAGER – LEGAL AFFAIRS AND COMPANY SECRETARY

The Chief Manager – Legal Affairs and Company Secretary reports to the Managing Director. The incumbent will be the Company Secretary and overall in-charge of the Legal Affairs Department. He/She supervises the following:
i. Manager – Secretariat & Investor Relations
ii. Manager – Litigations
iii. Manager – Legal Documentation

Duties and Responsibilities
• Prepare Agenda for the Board of Directors and all Committees of the Board.
• Organize meetings of the Board of Directors as well as of its Committees.
• Follow-up with management preparation of the Board papers and that of all of it. Committees, with a view to ensuring that the same are submitted to the Secretariat and circulated to the members on time.
• Record proceedings of the Board meeting and those of all of its Committees.
• Draft legal documents such as contracts, leases, indemnities and guarantees” for the execution of the bank.
• Provide to the management legal advice/opinion on all contractual obligations, which the bank intends to enter with other parties.
• Draft all, legal documentation pertaining to credit, such as debentures, mortgages, guarantees, indemnities, etc.
• Carry out searches with the Registrar of Companies and Land Registry and registration of Title Deeds for customers applying for credit facilities.
• Comply with provisions of the Companies Act, 2002 (R.E).
• Maintain the custody by the Company’s seal and all legal documents.
• Take appropriate measures of defaulting customers as approved by the bank management.
• Follow-up all the cases under litigation to ensure that the same are determined within the shortest possible time.
• Arrange for departmental staff development and training for improved performance of the Bank.
• Conduct periodic performance appraisal of all direct reports.
• Perform any other related duties assigned by the Managing Director or Board of Directors.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience:
• Must possess at least first Degree in Law from nationally accredited institutions.
• A Masters Degree in Law will be an added advantage.
• Must be licensed as Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania.
• A Post-graduate Diploma/degree in Business Administration or professional certification will be an added advantage.
• Must have a strong background and analytical skills in legal matters related to finance or banking industry.
• Must have proven legal/company secretary ‘experience of not less than three years at senior management position in a reputable organization;
• Good working Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, specifically Excel, Word, and Powerpoint.
• Good analytical and management skills in legal matters related to finance or banking industry;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines and limited supervision.

Applications should include the following:
• Letter of application or hand-Signed by the applicant indicating contact addresses including telephone numbers and email addresses;
• Professionally prepared detailed curriculum vitae;
• Certified photocopies of relevant academic certificates;
• Names of at least two referees with complete contact addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses.

The Managing Director
DCB Commercial Bank PLC
DCB House
Magomeni Mwembechai
Morogoro Road
P.O.BOX 19798
DAR ES SALAAM