# Legal Officer Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/legal-officer-2 Company: Private Category: Legal Location: Malawi Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-08-14 Expires: 2026-08-14 ## Job Description Legal Officer FINCA Malawi Back to Jobs FINCA Malawi Job opportunity Legal Officer FINCA Malawi Blantyre Full time Free ### Share WhatsApp Facebook X LinkedIn Copy Link Copied ### Job Description Department: Legal & RecoveriesLocation: Head Office- BlantyreValidity period: 10/08/2026 – 16/08/2026About the BusinessFINCA Limited (Malawi), a subsidiary of FINCA Impact Finance (FIF), is a deposit taking micro finance institution in Malawi operating through 22 (twenty-two) service outlets serving borrowers and savers in rural, urban, and peri-urban areas in Malawi.FINCA Limited (Malawi) is increasing access to its services and products through alternate channels.Essential Duties And Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.I. Providing legal assistance to the Head of Legal and Company SecretaryRepresenting the Company in courts of lawAnalysing litigation trends and preparing proposal to reduce legal casesPreparation of client and employee litigation reports for audit purposesProviding assistance on corporate finance issuesAssisting with debt collection measuresAttending disciplinary hearings and mediation sessionsMaintaining sound filing and case management systemsII. Providing operational assistance to the Operations DepartmentSupporting the Operations Department on all legal issuesAdvising the Company on loan contract managementAttending Credit Committees where legal input is requiredAssisting in the arrangement of credit life insuranceAuthorising collateral perfection in the PPSR and drafting security documents including charges and mortgagesIII. Drafting and reviewing loan contracts and other documentsDrafting and reviewing client loan contractsReviewing changes that may impact loan contracts and operation documents and making recommendations to ManagementDrafting and reviewing demand noticesAssisting in the drafting of general legal documentsIV. General legal researchConducting legal research as requestedPreparing legal opinions and giving legal advice to both internal and external clientsV. Conducting Legal TrainingsConducting Legal Trainings/Presentations from time to time in liaison with the Head Legal Officer and Corporate SecretaryConducting trainings on collateral handling, debt collection and anti-money laundering issues.VI. Attending to any other duties assigned by Management from time to timeCompetenciesLeading With IntegrityReinforces our values through daily behaviorHolds others accountable to ethical behaviorEncourages full disclosure of mistakesConfronts unethical behavior quicklyEmployee EngagementMaintains a fulfilling work environmentEngages people based on their strengthsMentors others to develop their skillsSets clear and measurable goalsProvides feedback on performance regularlyAchievement FocusOvercomes obstacles creativelyConsistently achieves business objectivesRecognizes and pursues opportunitiesTakes calculated risks to achieve goalsCollaborationConvinces others collaboration is a win-winHolds people accountable to work togetherFosters mutual accountability to achieve resultsResponsible for ResultsTakes responsibility for own actionsManages others to focus on key prioritiesHelps others overcome challengesBalances urgency with attention to detailFinancial ResponsibilityConserves organizational resourcesWorks within budget guidelinesPlanning and Performance ManagementExcellent organization, time, work and self-management skillsInterpersonal SkillsAbility to adapt and work co-operatively and effectively at senior levels with the Management TeamStrong relationship building and diplomatic interpersonal skills with sensitivity to the emotional, attitudinal and political aspects of the corporate life.Ability to handle difficult people and tense situations with diplomacy and tact; spot potential conflict, bring disagreements into the open, encourage debate and open discussion and orchestrate win-win situationsReporting and Communication SkillsExceptional oral communication skills and ability to communicate clearly and persuasivelyUnderstand corporate proceduresExperience and practical skills in drafting Litigation Reports, Loan Contracts and Legal Opinions, Insurance Agreements, and Clients and other Third Parties Contracts ### Requirements About the CandidateEducationBachelor of Laws Degree and a valid license to practice law in Malawi.ExperienceA minimum of 3 years post admission experienceExperience in Company and Employment LawExperience in Law of ContractExperience in ConveyancingLanguagesLocal language and EnglishKey RelationshipsInternal RelationshipsHead Legal Officer and Corporate SecretaryHead of Human ResourcesHead of Branch NetworkCredit ManagerManagement Team at all LevelsExternal RelationshipsProfessional law firmsPublic prosecutorsTravel RequirementsAvailability to travel (25% of the time)To Apply: Reply by email sending your cover letters with resumes to: vacancy@fincamalawi.org About the employer FINCA Malawi No description provided. 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