High Court Matters, Legal Affairs (Officer / Senior Officer)

Job Description

Title: High Court Matters, Legal Affairs (Officer / Senior Officer)

Company Name: LankaBangla Finance PLC.

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 1 to 3 years

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

• Enrolment with the Bangladesh Bar Council, with High Court permission preferred.

• 1 to 3 years

• Comprehensive understanding of writ jurisdiction, civil procedure, and relevant financial laws.

• Strong command over Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Typing proficiency in Bangla using both Avro and Bijoy software with good typing speed.

• Excellent written communication skills in both English and Bangla.

• Strong sense of responsibility, accuracy, and time management.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Maintain and update the complete docket of all High Court matters (writ petitions, civil revisions, appeals, reviews, criminal matters, and company matters).
• Track case status, hearings, orders, and compliance timelines on a daily basis.
• Identify urgent matters requiring immediate legal action (e.g., stay order, injunction, status quo).
• Ensure all petitions, rejoinders, affidavits, and supplementary documents are prepared and submitted on time.
• Provide all necessary documents, statements, approvals, and factual backgrounds to the appointed advocate.
• Attend High Court hearings when necessary to assist counsel.
• Follow up with lawyers regarding case progress, certified copies, and next steps.
• Prepare briefs, note sheets, internal reports, vetting papers, and summaries for each assigned case.
• Ensure proper preservation and cataloguing of orders, rulings, certified copies, and judgments.
• Assist in drafting affidavits, applications, and legal notices related to High Court matters.
• Maintain compliance with the Artha Rin Adalat Ain, 2003, NI Act, CPC, CrPC, Banking Companies Act, and other relevant laws.
• Provide regular updates to the Head of Litigation, Head of Legal, and Management regarding case status and legal risks.
• Recommend legal strategies and actionable steps based on case developments.
• Coordinate with internal departments (Recovery, Credit, Operations) to collect documents and factual inputs needed for court filing.
• Follow up on post-judgment execution proceedings, injunction compliance, and enforcement of orders.
• Coordinate with field recovery teams for execution of decrees and court directives.
• Maintain high confidentiality regarding all legal information.
• Ensure accuracy in drafting authorizations, Vakalatnamas, Power of Attorney, and board approvals.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly litigation reports for management review.