Position title:\u00a0Company Secretary and Legal ManagerJob reference:\u00a02600002FOrganization:\u00a0Britam Insurance Tanzania LimitedPrimary location:\u00a0Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaJob type:\u00a0ContractualContract type:\u00a0Full-timeShift:\u00a0Day jobNumber of openings:\u00a01Job posting date:\u00a011 May 2026Application closing date:\u00a024 May 2026
\nJob purpose
\nThe Company Secretary and Legal Manager will be responsible for assisting the Chief Executive Officer in implementing policies and procedures to ensure the business remains fully compliant with all applicable laws.
\nThe role holder will also provide company secretarial services and ensure that Board and Committee members receive the necessary support and advice to effectively discharge their duties.
\nThe incumbent will report to the Chief Executive Officer and will have a functional reporting line to the Director Legal and Group Company Secretary.
\nKey responsibilities
\nLegal responsibilities
\nThe Company Secretary and Legal Manager will be responsible for the following legal duties:<\/p>\n
Advise the division on all matters relating to the law.
\nReview newly instituted matters and advise management accordingly.
\nResearch and interpret regulatory requirements for new products and\/or services.
\nProvide support to operational areas on day-to-day regulatory compliance issues.
\nAssist in handling complex insurance regulatory compliance matters.
\nStay updated on national legal requirements and communicate legal issues and new statutory developments to the executive team.
\nProvide high-quality legal opinions to support effective management of legal risks.
\nPrepare agreements for the appointment of advocates.
\nReceive final rulings and ensure they are properly captured.
\nNegotiate out-of-court settlements with the aim of saving costs within set targets.
\nPursue recoveries from other insurance companies and third parties, ensuring that no matters expire.
\nApprove payment of legal fees, judgments, and\/or discharge vouchers within turnaround times as per SODA.
\nHandle securities perfection, including mortgages and plot loans, while ensuring Britam is protected at all times.
\nEnsure safe custody of insurance instruments and documents, including the organization seal, charged documents, and suit papers.
\nEnsure confidentiality and privacy of all legal data relating to the business.
\nProvide timely, well-researched, and reasoned legal advice to the division on matters related to its activities and mandate.
\nEnsure the insurance business complies with all statutory requirements.
\nAdvise management on the interpretation, impact, and effect of relevant laws and general conditions affecting various operational areas.
\nProvide strategic legal advice, including guidance on business and product development.
\nLiaise with regulatory agencies, including but not limited to IRA.
\nEnsure reserves are updated in a timely manner and participate in reserve review activities.
\nEnsure timely updating of all operational data and registers.
\nRespond to demand letters and make best efforts to resolve disputes before they are referred to court.
\nLiaise with external lawyers on the conduct of court matters.
\nPrepare weekly and monthly legal reports and presentations.
\nLiaise with company staff on required documentation, witnesses, and other court-related requirements.
\nExercise delegated authority as per the approved Delegated Authority Matrix.
\nPerform any other duties assigned from time to time.<\/p>\n
Company secretarial responsibilities
\nThe role holder will be responsible for the following company secretarial duties:<\/p>\n
Provide guidance to the Board and Board members, both individually and jointly, on their duties, responsibilities, powers, and how these should be exercised in the best interest of the company.
\nCoordinate Board meetings, Board Committee meetings, and Annual General Meetings.
\nAttend meetings and take minutes, ensuring high-quality and timely minute-taking, with all actions clearly documented and proactively followed up.
\nEnsure that minutes of the Board and Committees served by the Company Secretary are promptly prepared and circulated.
\nWork closely with the CEO and Chairperson of the Board to facilitate Board approvals.
\nDraft and review resolutions relating to proposed corporate actions, capital transactions, debt program renewals and reviews, and other major changes requiring Board oversight.
\nProvide secretarial services to the Board, including:<\/p>\n
Preparing and ensuring adherence to the Board Work Plan.
\nCirculating Board papers in advance of meetings.
\nKeeping records of attendance at meetings.
\nReporting to the Board on the usage of the company seal.<\/p>\n
Update corporate registers and oversee the audit of company registers and ownership structures.
\nMaintain and update Board and Committee Charters.
\nEnsure relevant annual returns are promptly filed with the appropriate authorities.
\nEnsure that all company legal and statutory documents are kept in safe custody.
\nEnsure compliance with:<\/p>\n
The Companies Act requirements.
\nThe Memorandum and Articles of Association.
\nThe Shareholders Agreement.
\nOther applicable governance documents.<\/p>\n
Work closely with the Britam Group Head of Corporate Governance to ensure exemplary governance standards are consistently maintained.
\nEnsure governance standards align with:<\/p>\n
Britam Plc Group Governance Policy.
\nRelevant local laws and regulations.
\nGovernance codes.
\nApplicable international and global best practices.<\/p>\n
Provide advice and guidance to the Board Chair and CEO on governance procedures and best practices.
\nEnsure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable legislation.<\/p>\n
Compliance responsibilities<\/p>\n
The Company Secretary and Legal Manager will also be responsible for compliance duties, including:<\/p>\n
Ensure financial crime compliance programs are implemented, including:<\/p>\n
Anti-money laundering.
\nAnti-bribery.
\nCounter-terrorist financing.
\nSanctions compliance.<\/p>\n
Maintain an up-to-date understanding of country regulations, internal policies, and procedures relating to:<\/p>\n
AML.
\nAnti-bribery.
\nTreating Customers Fairly.
\nData privacy.
\nImplications of compliance requirements on business activities.<\/p>\n
Work closely with the Country EXCO to ensure all business processes comply with policies and procedures.
\nWork closely with Risk and Internal Audit to ensure regulatory and statutory compliance and prevent risks arising from non-compliance.
\nCompile the compliance obligations register, incorporating the RACI matrix and communicating statutory requirements.
\nLiaise with the CEO and functional heads on major non-compliance findings and advise on possible mitigation measures.
\nWork with EXCO to identify all compliance requirements.
\nAnalyze the compliance risk for each obligation and recommend an appropriate treatment approach.
\nUse available tools to evaluate compliance programs, determine their effectiveness, and develop solutions to address new legal and regulatory developments.
\nWork closely with the Britam Group Head of Compliance to ensure exemplary compliance standards are consistently maintained.
\nEnsure compliance standards align with:<\/p>\n
Britam Plc Group Compliance Policies.
\nRelevant local laws, regulations, and rules.
\nApplicable international and global requirements and best practices.<\/p>\n
Key performance measures
\nThe role will be assessed using the following performance indicators:<\/p>\n
Percentage of savings on legal costs.
\nTurnaround time.
\nLegal compliance.
\nClaims ratio.
\nNet promoter score.<\/p>\n
Working relationships
\nInternal relationships
\nThe role holder will maintain the following internal working relationships:<\/p>\n
Accountable to the Chief Executive Officer.
\nReports functionally to the Britam Group Legal and Compliance Director through the Group Head of Corporate Governance.
\nRequired to liaise and work closely with all other departments.
\nWorks with Britam staff at Head Office and across the international business.<\/p>\n
External relationships
\nThe role holder will interact with the following external stakeholders:<\/p>\n
Britam customers.
\nInsurance sector players.
\nLaw firms.
\nCourts of law.
\nPolice on legal queries.
\nExternal auditors for due diligence reviews.
\nIndustry regulators.<\/p>\n
Knowledge, experience and qualifications required
\nApplicants should meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree in Law from a reputable university.
\nA postgraduate qualification in Law or a business-related field will be an added advantage.
\nSenior lawyer and Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania.
\nMust hold a valid practicing certificate.
\nMore than 6 years of post-admission experience.
\nExperienced and certified Company Secretary of good standing.
\nExperience in the insurance industry.<\/p>\n
Essential competencies
\nLeading and supervising<\/p>\n
Provides the team with clear direction based on the overall strategy and objectives of the department.
\nMotivates and empowers others with a clear sense of purpose.
\nCreates a positive climate that supports learning and development.
\nRecognizes high-potential talent within the team.
\nSets and communicates the vision and values through personal behavior.<\/p>\n
Persuading and influencing<\/p>\n
Gains clear agreement and commitment from others.
\nPromotes departmental strategy and objectives during team conversations.
\nPromotes ideas on behalf of the team or department.
\nMakes a strong personal impact on others.
\nManages the team\u2019s impression and brand effectively.<\/p>\n
Presenting and communicating information<\/p>\n
Speaks fluently and clearly.
\nExpresses opinions, information, and key arguments effectively.
\nResponds quickly to audience needs, reactions, and feedback.
\nProjects credibility.<\/p>\n
Adhering to principles and values<\/p>\n
Upholds ethics and values.
\nDemonstrates integrity.
\nEncourages team and individual responsibility toward the community and environment.<\/p>\n
Analysing<\/p>\n
Analyses numerical data and other sources of information.
\nBreaks information into component parts, patterns, and relationships.
\nProbes for further information and deeper understanding of problems.
\nMakes rational judgments based on available information and analysis.
\nDemonstrates understanding of how one issue may form part of a larger system.<\/p>\n
Planning and organising<\/p>\n
Sets clearly defined team objectives.
\nPlans activities and projects well in advance.
\nTakes account of possible changing circumstances.
\nIdentifies and organizes resources needed to complete tasks.
\nManages time effectively.
\nMonitors team performance against deadlines and milestones.<\/p>\n
Delivering results and meeting customer expectations<\/p>\n
Focuses on customer needs and satisfaction.
\nSets high standards for quality and quantity.
\nMonitors and maintains quality and productivity.
\nWorks in a systematic, methodical, and orderly manner.
\nConsistently achieves project goals.<\/p>\n
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