Job Description

The Legal Intern will support the Legal department in its day-to-day operations and assist in ensuring the organization’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual seeking practical exposure to corporate legal work, legal documentation, contract management, and broader corporate legal processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting legal research on various laws, regulations, and legal issues.
• Support the preparation and review of legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Help maintain and organize legal files, records, and documentation.
• Assist in ensuring company compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in drafting basic legal correspondence and reports.
• Assist in monitoring contract deadlines and renewals.
• Help handle routine legal inquiries and escalate complex matters to the Legal Officer.
• Support the preparation of case summaries, briefs, and presentations.
• Assist in liaising with external legal counsel and regulatory authorities when required.
• Assist with company secretarial and statutory registration matters, including filings with BRELA and other regulatory bodies.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized institution.
• Minimum GPA of Upper Second Class (3.5 out of 5.0) or above, or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Completion of, or enrollment at, the Law School of Tanzania is an added advantage.
• Basic understanding of legal principles, corporate law, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in a foreign language such as Chinese, Hindi, or French is an added advantage.

IFS Consulting Limited is a professional services firm based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, delivering high-quality and reliable business solutions to private sector clients, non-governmental organizations, international investors, and government institutions.

The company offers a wide range of professional services, including human resource solutions (recruitment, staffing, outsourcing, and payroll management), audit, tax and statutory compliance, business advisory, financial modelling and valuation, legal compliance, research and monitoring and evaluation, and professional training.

As part of its commitment to developing young talent, the company invites applications from motivated and qualified graduates for the available internship opportunities.

What the Company Offers

• Hands-on Experience: Work on real business assignments and client projects in a professional corporate environment.
• Expert Mentorship: Guidance from experienced HR, finance, legal, and technology practitioners.
• Certificate and Reference: Receive a certificate of completion and a recommendation.
• Pathway to Employment: Based on performance, an employment contract may be offered during or after the internship.

General Requirements for All Positions

• A bachelor’s degree with a GPA of Upper Second Class (3.5 out of 5.0) or above, or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Willingness to learn and work in a team.
• Proficiency in a foreign language such as Chinese, Hindi, or French is an added advantage.

• Assist in conducting legal research on various laws, regulations, and legal issues.
• Support the preparation and review of legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Help maintain and organize legal files, records, and documentation.
• Assist in ensuring company compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in drafting basic legal correspondence and reports.
• Assist in monitoring contract deadlines and renewals.
• Help handle routine legal inquiries and escalate complex matters to the Legal Officer.
• Support the preparation of case summaries, briefs, and presentations.
• Assist in liaising with external legal counsel and regulatory authorities when required.
• Assist with company secretarial and statutory registration matters, including filings with BRELA and other regulatory bodies.

• Basic understanding of legal principles, corporate law, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Willingness to learn and work in a team.
• Proficiency in a foreign language such as Chinese, Hindi, or French is an added advantage.

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized institution.
• Minimum GPA of Upper Second Class (3.5 out of 5.0) or above, or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Completion of, or enrollment at, the Law School of Tanzania is an added advantage.