Our client, a reputable financial institution, is seeking to hire a Remote Legal & Governance Officer to join their team in Maputo. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening corporate governance by managing board and committee processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving the effective execution of governance decisions across the organisation while stationed in Zimbabwe.
Job Summary
- Type: full-time
- Location: Harare
- Category: Legal
- Closing Date: 2026-06-19
Key Responsibilities
- Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks, corporate governance standards, and internal policies.
- Board & Committee Management: Coordinate meetings end-to-end (agendas, packs, resolutions), ensure accuracy, and produce high-quality minutes.
- Action Tracking & Execution: Maintain action logs, follow up with stakeholders, monitor deadlines, and escalate delays (critical).
- Stakeholder Coordination: Align governance decisions with departments and reinforce accountability across teams.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain structured, accurate, and audit-ready governance records.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) or related field.
- 3-5 yrs governance/legal/audit experience.
- Banking/regulated environment preferred
- Professional qualification e.g. CGI / CA an added advantage
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a comprehensive CV to [email protected] by 19 June 2026