Legal Manager

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Employer: NBS Bank

Department: Legal Department

Location: Head Office, Blantyre, Malawi

Employment Type: Not specified

Closing Date: Friday, 13 November 2026

Application Email: recruitment@nbs.mw

About the Opportunity

NBS Bank invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Legal Manager, tenable in its Legal Department at Head Office in Blantyre.

Reporting to the Head of Legal Services and Loan Recoveries, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Bank's legal risks, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements, and protecting the Bank's legal interests.

The role will oversee 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and opinions to business units and management on legal matters affecting the Bank's operations.
• Draft, review and vet loan documentation, contracts and other legal agreements to mitigate legal risks.
• Oversee the drafting and review of loan and transactional documents, contracts and other legal agreements to safeguard the Bank's interests.
• Oversee conveyancing, perfection and registration of securities, ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and protection of the Bank's interests.
• Manage litigation, debt recovery and enforcement proceedings, including engagement and monitoring of external lawyers and debt collectors.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments, including legislation, court cases and Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) directives, and advise on their implications to the Bank.
• Proactively identify, assess and mitigate legal risks arising from the Bank's operations, transactions, products and strategic initiatives.
• Support the development and implementation of the Bank's legal strategy, departmental plans, budgets and performance objectives.
• Prepare and submit relevant legal and recoveries reports to management and relevant governance committees.
• Supervise and develop legal staff to enhance technical capability, efficiency and service delivery.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate legal processes, support business objectives and enhance recoveries.
• Ensure the Bank's processes and documentation comply with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognised institution of higher learning.
• A Master's degree in Law, Business Administration or a related field from a recognised institution is mandatory.
• Admission to practise law in Malawi, with a valid practising licence.
• At least seven years of relevant legal experience, preferably in the banking and financial services sector.
• Demonstrated experience in legal advisory, litigation management, contract management and management of complex transactions.
• Sound knowledge of RBM directives, financial services, corporate and consumer protection laws.

Personal Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Effective stakeholder management skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the stated requirements should submit the following documents:

• Application letter.
• Updated CV.
• Details of three traceable referees.
• Copies of relevant certificates.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Head of People & Culture

NBS Bank

Email: recruitment@nbs.mw

Important: Clearly indicate Legal Manager in the email subject line.

Application deadline: Friday, 13 November 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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