Legal Manager

WE ARE HIRING! Position: Legal Manager and Company Secretary Organisation: Agora Microfinance Zambia (AMZ) Location: Lusaka, Zambia Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable Closing Date: 26 October 2026 About Agora Microfinance Zambia Agora Microfinance Zambia (AMZ) is a rural microfinance company that operates under a non-deposit microfinance licence from the Bank of Zambia. Currently, the company works with some 150,000 clients in all provinces of Zambia through 40 branches and a staff of 500. The company aims to expand and strengthen its operations, with a long-term goal of further national reach, strong financial and social performance, and overall contribution to the Zambian economy and society. Job Purpose The Legal and Company Secretary is responsible for providing comprehensive legal support to Agora Microfinance Zambia and ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements. The role supports the Board of Directors and oversees legal risk management, contract review, compliance monitoring, and governance activities. This will involve, amongst others, the following activities: Key Responsibilities 1. Company Secretarial Duties – Organise, coordinate, and attend Board and Board Committee meetings. – Prepare and circulate notices, agendas, board packs, and minutes. – Maintain statutory registers and ensure timely filing of all regulatory returns with PACRA, Bank of Zambia, and other regulators. – Advise the Board on corporate governance principles and regulatory obligations. – Ensure board resolutions are properly recorded, communicated, and implemented. – Facilitate director induction, training, and board evaluations. – Maintain secure governance records and manage official company documentation. 2. Legal Advisory and Compliance – Provide legal opinions and guidance on matters affecting AMZ operations. – Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements. – Ensure organisational compliance with applicable laws and regulations. – Manage litigation, disputes, and engagement with external counsel. – Monitor legal and regulatory updates and advise management accordingly. – Develop and review policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines. 3. Risk Management – Identify and assess legal and regulatory risks. – Implement risk mitigation processes and controls. – Maintain a legal risk register and report key risks to management and the Board. 4. Stakeholder Engagement – Liaise with regulators such as BOZ, PACRA, ZRA, NAPSA, and others. – Guide departments on legal and compliance requirements. – Act as custodian of company seals, legal documents, and governance records. Qualifications and Experience – Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB). – Advocate of the High Court of Zambia with a valid Practising Certificate. – Professional qualification in Corporate Governance (e.g., ICSA/CGI) is an added advantage. – Minimum of 5 years’ experience in corporate legal practice, ideally in financial services or a regulated industry. – Strong understanding of relevant laws, including the Companies Act, BFSA, Data Protection Act, and employment legislation. Key Competencies – Strong legal drafting and analytical skills. – Excellent knowledge of corporate governance and compliance. – High attention to detail and organisational abilities. – Strong communication and interpersonal skills. – Ability to handle confidential information with integrity. – Problem-solving and decision-making ability. – Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. – High ethical standards and professionalism. – Mature, confident, and able to engage senior stakeholders. – Excellent communication skills. – Proactive, organised, and results-oriented. Additional Information As this is a relatively new function being established, the main initial responsibilities will involve setting up the department, developing policy frameworks, and understanding the business operations. Thereafter, the role will put together a competent team to carry out the various activities of the department, within the approved budgets of the company. The role will demand a minimum of 30% of the time for travel across the branches. The position is permanent and pensionable. Agora Microfinance Zambia is an equal opportunity employer. How to Apply Interested and suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications via email to: Email: recruitment@agoramicrofinance.co.zm Closing Date: 26 October 2026

Head Legal & Company Secretary – Commercial Bank

Description: Job Purpose The Head Legal and Company Secretary will manage the legal department, providing assurance that all major commercial contracts, property contracts and transfers are legally sound. Be responsible of overseeing the legal function on a day-to-day basis. The Head Legal and Company Secretary will have a special obligation and duty to Conduct and prepare research papers supported by regulatory requirements and briefing materials on proposed changes to the Governance and Regulatory landscape of the Bank that guides Management and the Board in the execution of decisions. Summary of Key Responsibilities: – Manage all matters pertaining to Board and Board Committees. – Ensure that the Bank Complies with the provisions of the Companies Act No. 10 of 2017. Ensuring timely filing of documents with the Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA), such as annual returns, changes in directorship, and other statutory filings. – Ensure proper functioning of the board of directors by ensuring that the Bank adheres to good corporate governance practices, including organizing meetings, preparing board agendas, and ensuring that proper records are kept. And also guide the board on regulatory issues to prevent legal non-compliance. – Maintaining and safekeeping of statutory records, to ensure accuracy and timely provision of information to third party. – Ensuring compliance of the provisions of statutory Law and rules made there-under and other statutes and by laws of the Bank. – Responsible for filing necessary documentation with relevant authorities such as Annual Returns, Changes in the company’s constitution, Directorship appointments or changes, Registered office changes, financial statements and any other regulatory filings required by law. – Organizing and ensuring proper documentation of meetings preparing meeting agendas, minutes, and ensuring that they are in line with legal requirements. – Ensure that resolutions are passed correctly, are documented and filed where necessary. – See whether legal requirements of the allotment, issuance and transfer of share certificates, mortgages and charges, have been complied with. – Be part of the liaison Staff between the Bank and regulatory bodies such as Bank of Zambia, Financial Intelligence Center, PACRA, ZRA, and other government departments. Ensures that the Bank and the Board are timely informed about any changes in laws or regulations. – Identify, assess and monitor legal risks and propose mitigating factors to protect the Bank. – Working with other Departments to integrate risk management into broader business strategy. – Overseeing litigation and legal disputes of the Bank. – Significant input in developing and overseeing regulatory compliance programs to reduce regulatory risk. – Review and clear corporate policies related to ethics and legal compliance – Managing all court processes for legal matters to be handled internally. – Preparation of forms/documents for certification by company secretary. – Take charge of issuing notice and agenda of the general meetings to the shareholders. – Keep abreast of changes in good corporate governance, company laws and Bank of Zambia regulations. – Representing the Bank in regulatory policy discussions and lobbying efforts. Required Skills and Competencies – Strong understanding of corporate governance practices – Excellent Communication Skills – Strong understanding of the banking regulatory environment – Understanding of applicable legislation and standards – Proven ability to establish relationships and exert influence on stakeholders. – Ability to interact with others positively and constructively to support completion of work – Identify and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders – Ability to plan and organize work in the most efficient and effective way possible – Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that thrives on change Primary Areas of Accountability: Qualifications and Experience – Full Grade 12 School Certificate or Equivalent – Bachelor of Laws (L.LB) – Master in Commercial Law is preferred – Must have at least 6+ years post admission to the Zambian Bar experience in the regulatory – Must have a minimum of 3-4 years’ company secretarial practice experience with either a Commercial Bank or Microfinance Institution – Must have proven experience and knowledge of asset conveyance – Valid Membership with the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION If you meet the hiring requirements for the position, please email your CV in MS Word and Cover Letter clearly stating your salary expectations to: jobs@bemconsult.com & Cc bemconsult8@gmail.com Note that, all communications will be kept in the strictest of confidence. If you do not receive communication within 21 working days of the closing date of the advert, please consider your application unsuccessful. DO NOT SEND CERTIFICATES AT THIS STAGE