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


Published: 2026-06-02

Application Deadline: 2026-06-15

Education:
    • 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.



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


Skills Required:

Additional Requirements:
  • 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.



Responsibilities & Context:

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.



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



Employment Status: Full Time

Job Work Place:

Company Information:

Gender: Male and Female can apply

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Category: Law/Legal

Interested By University

University Percentage (%)
University of Chittagong 10.34%
University of Dhaka 8.62%
Islamic University 6.90%
University of Rajshahi 6.90%
National University 5.17%
Dhaka International University 5.17%
Prime University 5.17%
University of Asia Pacific 3.45%
3.45%
Bangladesh Islami University 3.45%

Interested By Age Range

Age Range Percentage (%)
20-30 5.17%
36-40 15.52%
40+ 74.14%

Interested By Salary Range

Salary Range Percentage (%)
0-20K 1.72%
20K-30K 5.17%
30K-40K 1.72%
40K-50K 3.45%
50K+ 87.93%

Interested By Experience Range

Experience Range Percentage (%)
0 years (Freshers) 6.90%
3.1 - 5 years 1.72%
5+ years 91.38%

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