Head of Legal, Governance and Recovery
Quick answer
VisionFund Tanzania is hiring an in-office Head of Legal, Governance and Recovery in Tanzania to manage corporate governance, litigation, and loan recovery operations.
- Role
- Head of Legal, Governance and Recovery
- Organization
- VisionFund Tanzania
- Location
- Tanzania
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Legal
The role
VisionFund Tanzania is seeking a Head of Legal, Governance and Recovery to provide expert legal counsel and corporate governance leadership. The role involves managing board secretarial duties, overseeing complex litigation, and directing recovery operations for non-performing loans. The successful candidate will also ensure regulatory compliance with Central Bank standards while safeguarding the organization's legal interests.
What you'll do
- Provide corporate governance expertise and secretarial services to the Board and sub-committees.
- Manage litigation matters and represent the bank in court proceedings.
- Oversee recovery strategies for non-performing loans and manage debt collection teams.
- Review, draft, and maintain institutional contracts and service level agreements.
- Ensure institutional compliance with Central Bank regulations and statutory requirements.
What it takes
- Master’s Degree in Law (LLM) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law School of Tanzania.
- Practicing Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania.
- At least 5 years of legal practice experience within the banking industry.
- Proven experience in credit, collections, and risk management.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
What is the work location for this role?
This position is based in Tanzania and requires an in-office presence to manage legal and recovery operations.
What is the compensation for this position?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must hold an LLM, a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, and be a practicing Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania with at least 5 years of banking-related legal experience.
How do I apply for this position?
The job description does not specify an application deadline, but notes that it is restricted to local applicants only.
How to apply
Apply directly on VisionFund Tanzania's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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