Legal Counsel and Company Secretary Job at ABSA Bank
Legal Counsel and Company Secretary Job Vacancy at ABSA Bank – April 2025
Position: Legal Counsel and Company Secretary
Company: ABSA Bank | Full-time
Location: Tanzania
Working Hours: Full-time
About ABSA Bank
ABSA Bank has over 100 years of rich history and is strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise. A career with ABSA offers the opportunity to be part of an exciting growth journey, helping to shape the future of banking in Africa.
Job Summary
Legal Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage legal and regulatory risks to ensure compliance with Absa Group Board Governance Standards.
- Provide legal support to all business areas, including compliance, sanctions, financial crime, and money laundering.
- Manage relationships with external legal firms and control legal expenditures.
- Offer legal advice on contracts, regulatory issues, and governance matters.
Company Secretarial Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with the Group Governance Framework and maintain corporate governance standards.
- Organize and coordinate Board & Board Committee meetings.
- Prepare Board minutes, resolutions, and statutory records.
- Handle statutory filings and ensure compliance with legal deadlines.
- Advise senior management on corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory matters.
- Monitor and implement governance policies and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
Qualifications & Experience:
Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law.
- Admitted as an Advocate.
Preferred:
- Legal experience in banking, finance, or corporate law.
- Knowledge of financial services compliance frameworks, anti-money laundering, and banking regulations.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong legal analytical skills.
- Proficiency in legal drafting and contract negotiation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks effectively.
How to Apply:
Deadline: Open until filled.
For more details and application instructions, visit AJIRA ONE.
