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Senior Legal Officer — Monetary Policy & Legislation at Bank of Tanzania

Position Overview

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Compensation: TSh7,000,000 - TSh10,000,000/month

Experience: 7-10 years

Position: Senior

Type: Job

Practice Area: Government Contracts

Remote: No

Posted: Mar 20, 2026

Deadline: Dec 31, 2026

Job Description

The Bank of Tanzania seeks a Senior Legal Officer to work within the Legal Services Department on monetary policy legislation and regulatory frameworks. The role involves drafting and reviewing legislation, providing legal opinions to the Governor and Board, coordinating with the Attorney General's Office on financial sector bills, and ensuring BOT's regulatory instruments comply with international best practices.

Responsibilities

The Bank of Tanzania seeks a Senior Legal Officer to work within the Legal Services Department on monetary policy legislation and regulatory frameworks. The role involves drafting and reviewing legislation, providing legal opinions to the Governor and Board, coordinating with the Attorney General's Office on financial sector bills, and ensuring BOT's regulatory instruments comply with international best practices.

Requirements

LLB from a recognized university, LLM preferred. Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania. Minimum 7 years' experience in legislative drafting, financial regulation, or public sector law. Experience working with government agencies or regulatory bodies. Strong understanding of central banking law and international financial standards (Basel frameworks). Tanzanian citizenship required.

Perks & Benefits

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

Compensation

TSh7,000,000 - TSh10,000,000/month

Practice Area

Government Contracts

Position

Senior

Education Requirements

Postgraduate degree

Experience Requirements

8 to 10 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

Senior Legal Officer — Monetary Policy & Legislation