Assistant Legal Counsel (2 Positions)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ MALAWI ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT FUND LIMITED (MEDF)

Position: assistant legal counsel (2 positions)

Location: Lilongwe, Malawi

Grade: MF5

Reports to: Legal Counsel (MF4)

Number of Positions: Two (2)

About medf

The Malawi Enterprise Development Fund Limited (MEDF) is a government-owned microfinance institution committed to economically empowering ordinary and underserved Malawians through quality, affordable and sustainable microfinance services.

MEDF invites applications from suitably qualified, mature, ambitious and professional Malawian nationals to fill two vacant positions of Assistant Legal Counsel.

Job purpose

The Assistant Legal Counsel will provide legal support and advice to MEDF, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations while protecting the Fund's interests.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Conducting litigation on behalf of the Fund.
• Liaising with external legal counsel on legal matters.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, agreements and legal documents.
• Advising Management and staff on legal protection and risk management.
• Reviewing internal policies and procedures and advising on their legal implications.
• Monitoring compliance with statutory obligations.
• Facilitating creditors' reconciliations.
• Identifying legal risks and recommending mitigation measures.
• Supporting the development and implementation of legal compliance policies.
• Conducting legal research on relevant laws and regulations.
• Recommending alternative dispute resolution methods.
• Sourcing and coordinating external legal counsel.

Qualifications and experience

Applicants must possess:

• A Bachelor's degree in Law (LLM), as stated in the vacancy announcement.
• Admission to the Malawi Bar.
• A valid licence to practise law in Malawi.
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience in corporate governance, compliance or litigation, preferably within a microfinance or financial institution.

HOW to apply

Interested applicants should submit:

• An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
• At least three (3) traceable referees.

Applications should be submitted through the link below:

https://www.medf.mw/vacancies/10

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, 18th November 2026

Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.