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Legal Counsel — Banking Supervision at Bank of Tanzania

Position Overview

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Compensation: TSh4,000,000 - TSh7,000,000/month

Experience: 3-6 years

Position: Mid

Type: Job

Practice Area: Banking Regulation

Remote: No

Posted: Mar 20, 2026

Deadline: Dec 31, 2026

Job Description

The Bank of Tanzania (BOT) is seeking a Legal Counsel to support the Banking Supervision Department. The role involves providing legal opinions on banking regulations, drafting regulatory guidelines, advising on enforcement actions against non-compliant financial institutions, and supporting the licensing process for banks and financial institutions under the Banking and Financial Institutions Act.

Responsibilities

The Bank of Tanzania (BOT) is seeking a Legal Counsel to support the Banking Supervision Department. The role involves providing legal opinions on banking regulations, drafting regulatory guidelines, advising on enforcement actions against non-compliant financial institutions, and supporting the licensing process for banks and financial institutions under the Banking and Financial Institutions Act.

Requirements

LLB from a recognized Tanzanian university. Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania. 3-6 years' experience in banking regulation, financial services law, or corporate law. Understanding of the Bank of Tanzania Act, Banking and Financial Institutions Act, and Anti-Money Laundering Act. Tanzanian citizenship is mandatory.

Perks & Benefits

Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning

Compensation

TSh4,000,000 - TSh7,000,000/month

Practice Area

Banking Regulation

Position

Mid

Education Requirements

Professional degree

Experience Requirements

3 to 5 years

Industry

Financial Services

Bar Admission Requirements

Bar Admission Required: Yes

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: Bank of Tanzania Hiring Team

Application Deadline

December 31, 2026

Employment Type

Full time

Legal Counsel — Banking Supervision