LEGAL OFFICER

Job description

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ CENTENARY BANK POSITION: LEGAL OFFICERLocation: Lilongwe OVERVIEW Centenary Bank invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and results-oriented individuals to fill the position of Legal Officer.Key ResponsibilitiesDrafting and Reviewing Legal DocumentsDrafting, reviewing and perfecting security documents;Negotiating, Drafting and reviewing contracts to ensure that the bank’s interests are legally and adequately protected;Reviewing, vetting, interpreting and socialising legal documents and instruments to ensure awareness, adherence and mitigation of risks by relevant departments;Maintaining and tracking a register of contracts.LitigationProviding legal representation to the bank before judicial and quasi-judicial bodies;Conducting legal research, providing competent legal opinions, drafting court processes, ensuring that filing and service of the same is done on time;Assisting the Company Secretary and Head of Legal Services in coordinating work and managing external legal counsel;Processing and Attending to Court DocumentsAcknowledging and ensuring timely replying to Third-Party Debt Orders;Attending and preparing competent and accurate responses to warrants and orders from Anti-Corruption Bureau, Financial Intelligence Authority, Malawi Revenue Authority, Fiscal Police or any other government regulatory authority / entity.AdvisoryProviding legal support and advice to the bank through the Company Secretary and Head of Legal Services;Keeping up to date with any changes in relevant areas of laws and advising the bank on compliance.Qualifications, Experience, and Skills / CompetenciesBachelors Degree in law or any other relevant field from a recognized and accredited university.Three (3) years of relevant experience working as legal counsel, preferably as in-house counsel.Good knowledge of the law of banking and finance; financial services regulation; commercial law, company law, the law of contract; and labour laws.Experience working as or with a company secretary on governing board and corporate governance, compliance, and record-keeping matters.Applications for the PositionApplications with Curriculum Vitae (both cover letter and CV should be saved in one PDF file) should be emailed to: recruitment@centenarybank.co.mwPlease indicate on the email subject line the position you are applying for.The closing date for receiving of applications is Saturday, 21st November, 2026.Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.www.centenarybank.co.mw | info@centenarybank.co.mw | Call 358 toll freeCentenary Bank is regulated by the Registrar of financial services. Deposits are protected by the Deposit Insurance Corporation.

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Apply by email: recruitment@centenarybank.co.mw