Equity bank Tanzania limited he's a commercial bank licensed by the Bank of Tanzania. The bank’s purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. Equity Bank Tanzania easy subsidiary of Equity Group Holdings Plc, with banking subsidiaries in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda and democratic republic of Congo(DRC). Currently, the bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlined below

Head of Legal

Reporting to the managing director, the role holder is responsible for effective and efficient management of the legal department, providing legal advisory services and ensuring effective management of legal and contractual risks. This is a leadership role which is expected to ensure efficient and effective management of staff and resources in the legal department. The roll holder is expected to lead the legal department as a strategic function that delivers practical, proactive, timely and relevant legal services in response to a broad range of complex business matters of significant strategies and financial value and to provide solutions to manage the risks.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and draft contracts, agreements, manage litigation, labour issues as well as internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory and legal requirements
• Provide continuous leadership, supervision, training and development of staff and ensuring an effective and motivated team
• Define the strategic direction for the legal function within the bank
• Anticipate changes in the legal and business landscape
• Managed legal aspects of equity banks business operations in a complex and competitive market
• Develop and maintain and network of external counsel
• Recommend improvement and policy changes as required
• Proactive strategic support to business and new projects particular

Candidate’s Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• A degree in law from a recognised university
• An advocate of the high court of Tanzania with at least 10 years post admission experience
• Experience in handling complex legal issues and strategic leadership in projects
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with capability of managing external environment and exposures in representing in industry bodies as required

Desired Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
• Demonstration of leadership and development skills
• Team player and team developer
• Customer focused, goal oriented with strategic business sense
• Adaptable to organisational changes
• Ability to work under pressure and willing set deadlines

The above position is a demanding role which the bank will provide a competitive package to the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your ability is to meet their criteria given above, please submit your application letter together with a detailed curriculum vitae quoting the job in the subject to TZRecruitment@equitybank.co.tz by Saturday June 16th  2018

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace