Head of Legal

Job Description

Title: Head of Legal

Company Name: Bangladesh Finance And Investment Company Limited

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Minimum LL.M, LL.B from UGC approved renowned university.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 8 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Banks, Leasing

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Lead and manage all facets of legal risks, defend proactively all legal issues, and ensure prompt and appropriate in-house legal services.
∎ Check all prepared documentations (e.g. Corporate Finance Agreement, Lease Finance Agreement, Factoring Agreement, Deed of Mortgage with IGPA, Legal Undertaking, Personal/Corporate Guarantee, Tripartite Agreement, Deed of Redemption/Partial Redemption, Deed of Revocation of Power of Attorney etc.) of all loan products.
∎ Conduct Title Search/Verification of property related documents e.g. Title deed, Mutation order, Deed of Power of Attorney, Mortgage permission etc. at the concerned govt. Offices.
∎ Provisional legal checking of all property related documents e.g. Title Deed(s), Bia Deed(s), Mutation order, Khatians etc. and send the report to the respective Branch/Business Channel
∎ Legal vetting on all kinds of charge documents (viz.-Demand Promissory Note, Letter of Continuation, Letter of Authority, Corporate Guarantee etc.) of various products from time to time.
∎ Expedite for providing required papers/documents to the Panel Lawyers as and when required by them
∎ Monitor cases, submission of statements relating to the new development about the legal claims in order to keep the authority informed and up-to-date.
∎ Review the statement of suits & cases filed by and against BD Finance for submission to the Board of Directors and Bangladesh Bank or any other regulating authority.
∎ Providing update to the Management and Board of Directors regarding suits/cases filed against defaulted borrower(s)
∎ Monitoring litigations/court case related matters and provide feedback to the Management time to time.
∎ Ensure proper support to Recovery Department and other Branches/departments in connection to Legal actions taken or to be taken against the defaulted borrower(s).
∎ Supervise of repossessing the leased assets from defaulted borrowers.
∎ Monitor legal claims of branches/departments and keep information up-to date
∎ Providing guidance on proper applications and interpretation of laws and regulations applicable to the Products.
∎ Advise on legal/compliance issues as required and provide support to the customers on material Compliance and Regulatory Risk issues and proactively monitor and mitigate risks.
∎ Ensure adequacy of controls to mitigate Risks on Legal & Compliance issues.
∎ Raise awareness of, and address Legal, Compliance and Regulatory risks and issues by providing specific training to Branch Sales Personnel on Legal and Compliance issues.
∎ Maintain close connection with external Legal Counsels/Panel Lawyers to ensure the organization is represented in a timely and effective manner in all legal matters and court cases
∎ Maintain effective liaison with different govt. authorities e.g. Sub-Registration Office, Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK), National Housing Authority (NHA) etc. for completion of assigned jobs
∎ Identify, escalate and mitigate departmental risk issues on continuous basis to keep operational risks at minimum and generate new ideas to improve and implement various processes re-engineering techniques
∎ Coach the team members for their continuous improvements; ensure required training and development programs through HRD and ensure retention of adequate efficient and effective human resources on board all the time
∎ Maintaining a good relationship and understanding with all internal customers and creating a dependable source for them by assisting in problem solving and keeping mutual trust and devotion.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 40 years
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ Enrollment as an advocate on the role of the Bangladesh Bar Council and High Court Division/ Supreme Court Bar Association will be an added advantage.
∎ Age limit may be relaxed for deserving candidates.
∎ Excellent interpersonal, communication, team building and people management skills.
∎ Ability to handle complex situation.
∎ Good negotiation skill and communication skill in English and Bengali.

Salary: Negotiable

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ 02-Festival Bonus
∎ Leave Fare Assistance
∎ Leave Encashment
∎ Bangla Noborsho Allowance
∎ Provident Fund
∎ Gratuity
∎ Hospitalization & Life Insurance
∎ Mobile Allowance
∎ Travel Allowance
∎ Employee Vehicle Loan
∎ Transport Allowance
∎ Performance Bonus
∎ Yearly Salary Review
∎ Weekly 02 Holidays

Application Deadline: 24 Oct 2020

Company Information:
∎ 8 Oct 2020
∎ Bangladesh Finance And Investment Company Limited
∎ Address : Baitul Hossain Building (2nd Floor), 27, Dilkusha C/A, Dhaka-1000
∎ Web : www.bdfinance.com.bd
∎ Business : Bangladesh Finance And Investment Company Limited (BD Finance) started its journey in 1999 with the prime objective of developing productive enterprises of the country through the provision of lease financing and subsequently diversified in other allied financial services. The Company obtained license from Bangladesh Bank as a financial institution under the Financial Institutions Act 1993 on December 22, 1999 and listed with Dhaka Stock Exchange Ltd. on September 06, 2007 and the Chittagong Stock Exchange Ltd. on August 28, 2007. The shareholding structure of BD Finance consists of reputed corporate houses, leading industrialists and general public. Over a decade, BD Finance emerged as a leading financial Institution of the country with a wide range of financial products to offer to its clients. BD Finance continues to evolve as an innovative financial solution provider & now able to offer financial products tailored to the needs of its customers.

Category: Bank/Non-Bank Fin. Institution

Read Before Apply: If you have the mindset to grow fast and building an inspiring career with BD Finance, please visit our website www.bdfinance.net career section or apply through bdjobs.com

Source: bdjobs.com

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