Shikana Group
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (Full-time, On-site)
About Shikana Group
Shikana Group is an Africa-focused investment advisory and legal practice headquartered in
Tanzania. The firm advises institutional investors, family offices, and multinational
corporations on market entry, legal structuring, cross-border transactions, and regulatory
navigation across East Africa.
The firm operates at the intersection of law, capital, and strategy, supporting high-value
investments across sectors including energy, mining, infrastructure, real estate, and financialservices.
Role Overview
The Legal Associate will play a central role in supporting the firm’s advisory and legal
functions, with a strong focus on Tanzania (mainland and Zanzibar).
The role combines:
- Legal advisory
- Regulatory compliance
- Corporate and company secretarial work
- Investment-related legal analysis
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver high-quality, commercially relevant legal
work, while also contributing to the firm’s thought leadership and knowledge base.
This is a high-performance role requiring ownership, reliability, and strong analytical thinking.
Core Responsibilities
1. Legal Advisory & Regulatory Analysis
Conduct legal and regulatory analysis relating to:
- investment frameworks in Tanzania
- sector-specific regulations (e.g. mining, energy, real estate, financial services)
- licensing and compliance requirements
- foreign investment rules and incentives
Translate legal frameworks into:
- clear risks
- compliance requirements
- practical recommendations
Prepare:
- legal memos
- regulatory summaries
- advisory notes
2. Investment & Transaction Support
Support legal aspects of:
- investment structuring
- oint ventures
- mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
- public-private partnerships (PPPs)
Assist in:
- identifying legal risks
- structuring investment vehicles
- reviewing transaction documentation
3. Drafting & Client Deliverables
Prepare high-quality, client-ready documents including:
- legal opinions
- advisory reports
- due diligence summaries
- regulatory analyses
Ensure all deliverables are:
- well-structured
- clear and concise
- aligned with commercial realities
4. Company Secretarial & Corporate Compliance
Provide company secretarial support across group companies and clients, including:
- preparation of board resolutions
- shareholder resolutions
- statutory filings and record keeping
Manage corporate compliance requirements, including:
- business license applications and renewals
- regulatory filings
- coordination with relevant authorities (e.g. BRELA, TRA, local councils)
Ensure ongoing compliance with:
- corporate governance requirements
- local regulatory obligations
5. Licensing & Regulatory Coordination
Support clients and internal operations with:
- business license applications and renewals
- sector-specific licenses and approvals
- regulatory submissions
Liaise with:
- government authorities
- regulators
- third-party service providers
6. Due Diligence & Risk Assessment
Conduct legal due diligence on:
- companies
- projects
- land and regulatory approvals
Identify:
- legal risks
- compliance gaps
- regulatory exposure
Provide structured summaries and recommendations
7. Thought Leadership & Legal Content Development
Contribute to the firm’s thought leadership by:
- researching relevant legal and investment topics
- producing a minimum of 5 written articles per month
Topics will include:
- investment law in Tanzania
- regulatory developments
- business and corporate law issues
- practical legal insights for investors and businesses
Ensure content is:
- clear and engaging
- commercially relevant
- aligned with the firm’s positioning
8. Internal Knowledge & Systems Development
Support development of:
- legal templates
- standard documents
- internal legal frameworks
Contribute to improving:
- efficiency of legal workflows
- consistency of deliverables
Profile
LLB (required)
Must have completed Law School (mandatory)
Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in:
- corporate/commercial law
- legal advisory
Key Skills & Competencies
• Integrity, high discipline level and excellent work ethics
• Committed
• Fast learner and quick to adapt
• Knowledge of technology and leveraging Ai for enhancing productivity
• Strong legal drafting ability
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Commercial awareness (ability to apply law to business situations)
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Excellent English and Kiswahili (written and spoken). A third language is an advantage
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• 90%+ of drafted documents require minimal revision
• 100% adherence to deadlines
• Consistent production of high-quality legal outputs
• Minimum 5 thought leadership articles per month
• Effective handling of company secretarial and compliance tasks
• Strong ownership and accountability across all assignments
What We Offer
• Exposure to high-level investment advisory work
• Opportunity to work on complex, cross-sector mandates
• Direct involvement in legal and regulatory strategy
• A high-performance, growth-oriented environment
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit to amnesuedi@shikanagroup.com with subject LEGAL
ASSOCIATE POSITION:
• CV and motivation letter (why you are a good fit for this position. CVs and Motivation
Letters written by Ai and ChatGPT will not be considered.
• Academic transcripts
• A short writing sample (legal or analytical)
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