Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Reports to: Group CEO / AFC CEO

Entities Supported: Said Salim Bakhresa & Co. Ltd, Azam Football Club, and other Group entities

Employment Type: Full-Time

Do you thrive in dynamic, high-impact environments? Are you a strategic legal thinker with the ability to work across multiple sectors? We’re looking for a Legal Manager to join our team and serve as the lead in-house legal advisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial and sports-related contracts
• Ensure compliance with Tanzanian corporate laws, food safety standards, employment regulations, and international sports laws (TFF, CAF, FIFA)
• Advise on regulatory matters, risk mitigation, and corporate governance
• Manage disputes and litigation efficiently and cost-effectively
• Support intellectual property and brand protection (especially for the football club)
• Serve as a strategic legal advisor to leadership teams
• Conduct training sessions on compliance, contract management, and legal risks

What Success Looks Like

• Timely legal reviews and contract turnaround
• Zero regulatory non-compliance issues
• Cost-effective dispute resolution
• High internal stakeholder satisfaction
• Proactive risk identification and mitigation

Requirements

• LL.B from a recognized university (LL.M or PGD in Legal Practice is an advantage)
• Admitted Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania
• 5–7+ years of relevant experience, including in-house counsel roles
• Strong legal grounding in commercial, corporate law, and regulatory compliance
• Experience in FMCG/manufacturing or sports/entertainment industries preferred
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills (English & Swahili)
• High integrity, independence, and commercial acumen

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to work in a high-profile legal role with a reputable company. You will play a vital part in safeguarding the business while enabling innovation and growth.