Umodzi Microfinance Ltd is hiring for Internal Company Secretary & Legal Officer to join our team.

Role overview & key responsibilities

Umodzi Microfinance Limited Tanzania is a Tier 2 microfinance company regulated by the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) and operating under Umoja Microfinance International LLC. The company is committed to providing accessible and customer-focused financial solutions that support businesses in achieving financial goals.

As part of our continued growth and commitment to delivering quality financial services, we invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following position.

Internal Company secretary and Legal Officer to oversee our company’s legal and compliance matters. The ideal candidate will ensure that our company adheres to legal standards and in house policies and will provide on legal and compliance issues.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure Compliance with Corporate laws and regulations.

• Draft, Review, and Manage legal documents and contracts.

• Maintain statutory books, including registers of members, directors and secretaries.

• Prepare and file necessary documents with regulatory authorities.

• Provide Legal advice to the management on corporate governance and legal matters.

• preparation of board meetings, including agendas, minutes and resolutions

• Liaise with external regulators and advisors.

• Oversee the implementation of corporate policies and procedures.

• Liaise with external regulators and advisors.

• Oversee the implementation of corporate policies and procedures.

• Conduct legal research and stay updated on regulatory changes.

• Handle Company secretarial duties and ensure compliance with company’s act.

• Advise the organization on legal matters relating to the industry, including Contract Law, company law, regulatory compliance and other areas as required.

• Provide advise on policies.

• Provide legal review on contracts and other documentation and assist in legalising of documents.

• Provide Training and guidance to employee on compliance matters.

• proactively review any changes on Legislation.

• Act as Liaison Officer with external legal companies or represents the organization in court.

Qualifications & skills

• Qualifications with a degree in Law (LLB), with at least 4 years of relevant experience as a legal counsel and company secretary in a microfinance industry will be an added advantage.

• Registered as an advocate of the high court of Tanzania with valid practising License.

• strong understanding of Labour and company laws and regulations.

• Experience working with boards and court proceedings would be an added advantage.

• Expert Level Written and Verbal Communication skills (both English and Swahili)

• A pro-active attitude, self direction and emotional maturity.

• Capability for multitasking and excellent eye for detail.

Method of Application