Indo Zambia Bank Limited

Indo Zambia Bank Limited is a commercial bank that has been operating in Zambia since 1984. With a branch network of 37 branches and 7 agencies across the country, the Bank has exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking to grow in the banking and financial services sector.

LEGAL DEPARTMENT

4. SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL * 1

Job Purpose

Provides strategic and operational support to the Head – Legal and Company Secretary, ensuring effective execution of departmental priorities across all banking functions. The role supervises Legal Managers and Officers and ensures timely delivery of outputs aligned with regulatory and business expectations.

Under the supervision of the Head – Legal and Company Secretary, the following are among the key responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

■ Act as deputy to the Head – Legal in managing day-to-day legal operations.
■ Mentor and coach Legal Managers and Officers, fostering professional growth and high performance.

Strategic Execution

■ Translate legal strategy into structured work plans and monitor implementation.
■ Liaise with other departments within the Bank to ensure legal alignment with organizational objectives.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

■ Track departmental KPIs and prepare consolidated reports for ALCO, Risk, NRG, and Board Committees.
■ Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality of legal outputs.

Legal Documentation & Advisory

■ Review legal documentation prior to escalation to the Head – Legal or external counsel.
■ Support legal risk monitoring across credit, treasury, operations, and digital banking.

Quality Assurance

■ Conduct quality reviews of legal outputs to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency, and recommend process improvements.

Required Skills and Attributes

■ Strategic thinking and execution.
■ Leadership and team development.
■ Risk management and compliance expertise.
■ Stakeholder engagement and collaboration.

Qualifications and Experience

■ LLB or equivalent legal qualification; Advocate of the High Court preferred.
■ Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in banking law, litigation, credit documentation, and regulatory compliance.
■ Demonstrated leadership in managing legal teams and delivering regulator-ready outputs.
■ Must be a member in good standing of the Law Association of Zambia.

Applications should be submitted online via the following link: APPLY HERE, clearly indicating the position being applied for. Please ensure that you upload clearly scanned copies of your Curriculum Vitae, Certifications, and other supporting documents.

Physical applications will NOT be accepted.

The closing date for applications is 20th December 2025.