Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

ASA Microfinance (Tanzania) Limited, incorporated under the Companies Act, 2002, is a subsidiary of ASA International (www.asa-international.com), one of the world’s leading microfinance institutions. Africans& Diaspora

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and is inviting applications from qualified, competent, and dynamic Tanzanian citizens with a strong commitment to socio-economic development to fill the following vacant positions:

Responsibilities or duties

• Provide legal advice and guidance to management and various departments on legal and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and vet contracts, agreements, MoUs, and other legal documents to safeguard the Company’s interests.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Handle litigation matters and coordinate with external advocates on court cases and legal proceedings.
• Prepare legal opinions and provide recommendations on legal risks and implications.
• Follow up on debt recovery cases and support enforcement of legal actions where necessary.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, government institutions, and other stakeholders on legal matters.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations and advise management on their impact on the Company’s operations.
• Support disciplinary processes by providing legal guidance on employee relations matters.
• Maintain proper custody and filing of all legal documents, contracts, and case files.
• Assist in preparing board papers, resolutions, and corporate governance documentation as required.
• Conduct legal due diligence and risk assessments for Company projects and initiatives.
• Ensure timely renewal of licenses, permits, and statutory registrations.
• Support internal investigations and provide legal recommendations on compliance issues.
• Strengthen legal and compliance controls to minimize legal exposure and operational risks.
• Coordinate with external lawyers and regulatory bodies during inspections, audits, and legal proceedings.
• Conduct legal awareness training for staff on relevant laws and compliance requirements.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency in legal operations.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized institution.
• Admission to the Bar and possession of a valid Practicing Certificate will be an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of corporate law, labour laws, contract law, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications and legal management systems.

Experience needed

• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in legal practice or corporate legal affairs is a MUST.
• Preferably experience in working with Microfinance Institutions, Banks, Financial Institutions, Law Firms, or Consultancy Firms.
• Experience in handling litigation, debt recovery, and legal documentation.

• Provide legal advice and guidance to management and various departments on legal and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and vet contracts, agreements, MoUs, and other legal documents to safeguard the Company’s interests.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Handle litigation matters and coordinate with external advocates on court cases and legal proceedings.
• Prepare legal opinions and provide recommendations on legal risks and implications.
• Follow up on debt recovery cases and support enforcement of legal actions where necessary.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, government institutions, and other stakeholders on legal matters.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations and advise management on their impact on the Company’s operations.
• Support disciplinary processes by providing legal guidance on employee relations matters.
• Maintain proper custody and filing of all legal documents, contracts, and case files.
• Assist in preparing board papers, resolutions, and corporate governance documentation as required.
• Conduct legal due diligence and risk assessments for Company projects and initiatives.
• Ensure timely renewal of licenses, permits, and statutory registrations.
• Support internal investigations and provide legal recommendations on compliance issues.
• Strengthen legal and compliance controls to minimize legal exposure and operational risks.
• Coordinate with external lawyers and regulatory bodies during inspections, audits, and legal proceedings.
• Conduct legal awareness training for staff on relevant laws and compliance requirements.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency in legal operations.

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications and legal management systems.

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized institution.
• Admission to the Bar and possession of a valid Practicing Certificate will be an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of corporate law, labour laws, contract law, and regulatory compliance requirements.