Head of Legal & Company Secretary
Position Overview
Job Description
National Bank of Malawi invites applications for Head of Legal and Company Secretary. This executive role carries responsibility for all legal affairs, corporate governance and board secretarial services for one of Malawi's largest financial institutions with 976 employees and branches nationwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the legal department of 8+ lawyers and paralegals
- Act as Company Secretary to the Board of Directors
- Oversee all litigation, regulatory and compliance matters
- Advise the Board and CEO on legal risk and governance
Requirements
- LLB plus LLM or corporate governance qualification
- Minimum 10 years post-admission experience, 5 in banking
- Prior company secretarial experience at board level
Responsibilities
National Bank of Malawi invites applications for Head of Legal and Company Secretary. This executive role carries responsibility for all legal affairs, corporate governance and board secretarial services for one of Malawi's largest financial institutions with 976 employees and branches nationwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the legal department of 8+ lawyers and paralegals
- Act as Company Secretary to the Board of Directors
- Oversee all litigation, regulatory and compliance matters
- Advise the Board and CEO on legal risk and governance
Requirements
- LLB plus LLM or corporate governance qualification
- Minimum 10 years post-admission experience, 5 in banking
- Prior company secretarial experience at board level
Requirements
Perks & Benefits
Compensation
MK700,000 - MK1,100,000/year
Practice Area
Corporate Governance
Position
Executive
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: National Bank of Malawi Hiring Team
Application Deadline
May 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
