Assistant Manager to Manager - Legal Department

Job Description

Title: Assistant Manager to Manager - Legal Department

Company Name: IIDFC PLC

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 5 to 8 years

• LL.B. (Honours) and LL.M. from a recognized and reputed university.
• Enrollment as an Advocate with the Bangladesh Bar Council (High Court Division enrollment is highly preferred).

• 5 to 8 years

• 5 to 8 years of robust post-qualification experience with a heavy emphasis on handling active financial litigation within Banks, NBFIs or top-tier corporate law firms.
• Proven track record of independently handling, filing and fighting Artha Rin suits, Execution cases, NI Act section 138 & 140 proceedings, Penal Code CR Cases, Miscellaneous cases, Writs and ACC matters.
• Strong capability in vetting land documents and security agreements specifically to identify loopholes before loans are approved or when preparing a case for court recovery.

Required Competencies:

• Thorough knowledge over the Artha Rin Adalat Ain, Finance Company Act, Negotiable Instruments Act and other relevant laws.
• Strong analytical & problems-solving skill.
• Sharp verbal and written communication skills in both English and Bangla with mandatory proficiency in MS Office & MS Excel.
• Ability to handle court deadlines, lead the litigation desk independently and step in as the absolute Deputy to the Head of Legal.

IIDFC PLC., a leading Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI) sponsored by public and private sector banks, three insurance companies and Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB), is looking for a court-facing professional for its Legal Department.

Reporting Line: Reports to the Head of Legal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively manage the company’s entire default loan litigation portfolio, focusing heavily on maximizing recovery through Artha Rin Adalat Ain & NI Act proceedings.

• Review & finalize plaints, written statements, written arguments, petitions, appeals and legal notices with absolute precision.

• Work hand-in-hand with the Special Asset Management (SAM) and other departments to map out aggressive legal strategies for defaulters and facilitate structured out-of-court settlements.

• Coordinate with panel lawyers, ensuring quick filing of cases, timely attendance in court and effective representation and brief the Head of Legal/Top Management accordingly.

• Scrutinize and verify land ownership chain documents and search reports to guarantee that loan collateral is legally sound and enforceable in court.

• Review facility agreements, mortgage deeds, Charge documents and irrevocable powers of attorney to identify legal risks or documentation gaps that could weaken IIDFC`s position during potential litigation.

• Prepare, verify and submit accurate litigation and MIS related data to Bangladesh Bank etc. as per regulatory mandates.

• Maintain an updated digital database of all active legal cases, track court deadlines and prepare periodic litigation summaries for Top Management.

• Perform any other duties & responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Legal as well as the Management from time to time.

Attractive salary and benefits based on qualifications and experience. Two weekly holidays. Provident Fund (PF) and Gratuity Fund (GF). Medical insurance coverage. Other allowances and benefits as per company policy. Training and career development opportunities.