Associate – Research, Opinion & Documentation (Group Legal)

Job Description

Title: Associate – Research, Opinion & Documentation (Group Legal)

Company Name: Mutual Trust Bank PLC

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Banks

• Master of Law (LLM)

• LL.B (Hon’s) and LL.M degree from a reputed UGC-approved university.

• Candidates should ideally have a minimum CGPA of 3.50 (out of 4) / 1st Division at both graduation and post-graduation levels.

• Candidates are expected to have a minimum CGPA of 4 (out of 5) / 1st Division at both S.S.C and H.S.C levels. No third division/class or equivalent CGPA is generally acceptable at any stage of the academic career.

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Banks

• 2–3 years’ relevant experience in documentation (mortgage and security documents) in a reputed bank or renowned law firm.

• Professional certification/membership with Bangladesh Bar Council will be considered an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of Banking Laws and Company Laws.

• Excellent drafting skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Strong communication skills in Bangla & English with good interpersonal ability.

• Ability and willingness to work under pressure and contribute visibly in loan documentation.

• High moral character with integrity and a good professional track record.

Job Context

The role is part of the Research, Opinion & Documentation Unit under MTB Group Legal Affairs Division and involves providing legal opinions, document scrutiny, property verification, due diligence, and preparation of security and banking-related legal documents.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Opinion & Documentation: Review and scrutinize property-related and banking documents; provide legal opinions on various banking issues.

• Contractual Drafting & Review: Examine contractual obligations on behalf of the Bank and review sanction documents for loan renewals and enhancements.

• Property Verification & Due Diligence: Coordinate with enlisted law firms and surveyors for verification of property/land documents; arrange plan verification with relevant authorities.

• Security Document Preparation: Draft and prepare legal/security documents as per legal opinions, including Mortgage Deeds, Power of Attorney Deeds, Tripartite Agreements, Indemnity Bonds, Undertakings, Affidavits, Redemption Deeds, and Revocation Deeds.

• Pre-Disbursement Documentation: Provide checklists of original legal and charge documents required before loan disbursement.

• RJSC Documentation: Draft and prepare documents related to charge creation for submission to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies (RJSC).

• MIS & Record Maintenance: Maintain a dedicated MIS to track legal documents and ensure compliance.