Legal Manager

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
LEGAL MANAGER

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill a vacant position below tenable in Legal Department, Head Office-Blantyre.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Head of Legal Services and Loan Recoveries, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Bank’s legal risks, ensunng compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements, and protecting the Bank’s legal interests. The role oversees legal research and advisory services, loan documentation and contract management, conveyancing and collateral registration, litigation and debt collection, as well as legal budget management and staff supervision, to support the effective implementation of the Bank’s legal strategy.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and opinions to business units and management on legal matters affecting the Bank’s operations.
• Drafts, reviews, and vets loan documentation, contracts, and other legal agreements to mitigate legal risks.
• Oversees the drafting, review of loan and transactional documents, contracts and other legal agreements to safeguard the Bank’s interest and mitigate legal risks.
• Oversees conveyancing, perfection and registration of securities ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and protection of Bank’s interests.
• Manages litigation, debt recovery and enforcement proceedings, including
  engagement and monitoring of external lawyers and debt collectors.
• Monitors legal and regulatory developments including legislation, court cases and RBM Directives and advises on their implications to the Bank.
• Proactively identifies, assesses and mitigates legal risks arising from the Bank’s operations, transactions, products and strategic initiatives.
• Supports the development and implementation of the Bank’s legal strategy, departmental plans, budgets and performance objectives.
• Prepares and submits relevant legal and recoveries reports to management and relevant govemance committees.
• Supervises and develops legal staff to enhance technical capability, efficiency and service delivery
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate legal processes, support business objectives and enhance recoveries.
• Ensures the Bank’s processes, documentation comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Qualifications, Experience and personal Competences

• Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized institution of higher leaming.
• Possession of a Master’s Degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognised institution is a must.
• Admission to practise law in Malawi with a valid practising licence.
• Minimum of Seven (7) years’ relevant legal experience, preferably in banking and financial services sector.
• Demonstrated experience in legal advisory. litigation management, contracts management and management of complex transactions.
• Sound knowledge of RBM directives, financial services, corporate, and consumer protection laws
• Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications, updated CV, three traceable referees, and copies of certificates to the Head of People & Culture through email to: recruitment@nbs.mw, with job title clearly marked in the subject line.

Application Deadline: Friday, 13 November 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.