Legal Counsel Civil Litigation (2 Position(s))
Job Location : Head Office
Job Purpose: Responsible in day-to-day duties pertaining to management of bank’s litigation, control of legal risks, engagement with strategic partners in business and justice delivery as well as advising branches and head office departments on matters with actual and/or potential legal implications.
Main Responsibilities:
Attend courts/tribunals and to represent the bank.
Review and/or draft pleadings.
Support external legal counsels in obtaining witnesses and evidence/documents.
Arrange and participate in case preparation meetings.
Oversee Primary court cases from initial stage to finalization and update cases tracker.
Follow up on, receive external counsel’s reports and update litigation report/ Legal system.
Prepare monthly lists of completed cases and follow up on recovery of legal fee from completed cases.
Respond to branches and other departments’ e-mails and queries related to Litigation.
Support the recovery of outstanding loans through criminal action where loans are tainted with elements of criminality.
Assist to prepare quarterly litigation reports
Ensure the execution of TRA Agency Notices end-to-end.
Ensure the compliance to probate orders for account closure and Garnishee orders to ensure mitigation of risks related to delayed or non-compliance.
Handle other tasks as assigned by the Head of Legal from time to time
Knowledge and Skills:
Business understanding of legal and compliance framework.
Sufficient knowledge of Laws in Tanzania.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Adequate knowledge in standard computer applications
Risk sensitivity
Excellent attention to details
Ability to multi-task
Strategic thinking and negotiation skills
Influencing skills and assertiveness
Strong stakeholders’ management skills
Highest integrity, morals, and ethics
Litigation skills
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB)
Must be an Advocate with a minimum experience of 4 years
A least 3 years’ working experience in litigation.
NMB Bank Plc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and achieving a gender balanced workforce.
Female candidates and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
NMB Bank Plc does not charge any fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.
Job closing date : 21-Dec-2023
