Head Of Legal, Governance And Recovery, Visionfund Tanzania

VisionFund Tanzania

Tanzania
Not specified (assumed to be in-office given the nature of the role)
Corporate governance expertise
Legal advisory services
Recovery of non-performing loans
VisionFund Tanzania is seeking a Head of Legal, Governance, and Recovery to provide legal advisory services and corporate governance expertise within its rapidly growing microfinance institution. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in legal practice within the banking sector, particularly in recovery and governance, along with a strong commitment to the organization's mission

Job Summary

  • VisionFund Tanzania is the fourth largest and most rapidly growing Microfinance Institution (MFI) in Tanzania, with the highest quality portfolio and efficient operations.
  • The Head of Legal, Governance and Recovery will provide corporate governance expertise and legal advisory services, facilitate Board meetings, and oversee the recovery of non-performing loans.
  • The role requires a Practicing Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania with at least 5 years of legal practice experience in the banking industry, particularly in credit, collections, risk management, or legal recovery.

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VisionFund Tanzania is seeking a Head of Legal, Governance, and Recovery to provide legal advisory services and corporate governance expertise within its rapidly growing microfinance institution. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in legal practice within the banking sector, particularly in recovery and governance, along with a strong commitment to the organization's mission.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Corporate governance expertise
  • Legal advisory services
  • Recovery of non-performing loans
  • Drafting and reviewing contracts
  • Legal risk management

Nice-to-have

  • Christian faith inspired
  • Interpersonal counseling skills
  • Highly developed sense of reliability
  • Self-starter, highly motivated

Key Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Law (LLM)
  • Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice
  • Practicing Advocate of the High Court
  • 5 years Legal Practice Experience in banking industry

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