Chief Legal Officer

Job Description

Title: Chief Legal Officer

Company Name: National Credit and Commerce Bank PLC

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 40 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Banks

• Bachelor of Law (LLB)
• Master of Law (LLM)

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from UGC approved universities having no 3rd class/division in academic records.

• Candidates having Bar-at-Law, Master`s in Law (LL.M), PhD or any other higher specialized degree in Law will be given preference.

• Enrollment as an Advocate in the Supreme Court of Bangladesh will be given preference.

• At least 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Banks

• Age At least 40 years

• Minimum 15 years of experience in handling relevant litigation cases along with at least 05 years of working experience in the Legal Department/Legal Team of a bank/financial institution (preferable as the Head).

• Experience in handling complex legal matters including litigation, arbitration, contract enforcement and regulatory affairs as well as experience in handling legal disputes, particularly in the recovery of Non-performing Loan (NPL) and write off loans.

Job Level: EVP

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen the Bank’s Legal Department and legal risk management framework.

• Advise the Management and Board on legal, regulatory, governance and compliance matters.

• Ensure compliance with banking laws, Bangladesh Bank regulations and applicable legal requirements.

• Oversee all litigation, recovery suits, writs and court-related matters of the Bank.

• Submit monthly litigation progress reports to the Managing Director and quarterly reports to the Board.

• Coordinate and oversee the panel lawyers, external counsel and law firms.

• Vet, draft and review contracts, agreements and legal documentation.

• Ensure timely legal action for loan recovery and protection of the Bank’s interest.

• Develop internal legal policies, governance frameworks and compliance procedures.

• Liaise with courts, regulatory authorities and law enforcement agencies.

• Build an efficient legal team with effective case monitoring and reporting systems.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Bank Management.

• Attractive compensation package will be offered to the deserving candidates selected for the positions based on the experience and competency.