Legal Manager
Job Description
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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
- Company Secretarial Duties
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Organise, coordinate, and attend Board and Board Committee meetings.
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Prepare and circulate notices, agendas, board packs, and minutes.
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Maintain statutory registers and ensure timely filing of all regulatory returns with PACRA, Bank of Zambia, and other regulators.
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Advise the Board on corporate governance principles and regulatory obligations.
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Ensure board resolutions are properly recorded, communicated, and implemented.
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Facilitate director induction, training, and board evaluations.
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Maintain secure governance records and manage official company documentation.
- Legal Advisory and Compliance
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Provide legal opinions and guidance on matters affecting AMZ operations.
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Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements.
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Ensure organisational compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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Manage litigation, disputes, and engagement with external counsel.
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Monitor legal and regulatory updates and advise management accordingly.
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Develop and review policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines.
- Risk Management
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Identify and assess legal and regulatory risks.
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Implement risk mitigation processes and controls.
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