Legal Officer
Job Description
Title: Legal Officer
Company Name: Bengal Commercial Bank PLC
Vacancy: --
Age: At most 45 years
Job Location: Dhaka
Salary: Negotiable
Experience:
Published: 2025-08-18
Application Deadline: 2025-09-16
Education:
Requirements:
Skills Required:
Additional Requirements:
- Age At most 45 years
LL.B / LL.M from a recognized university
No third class/division allowed in any academic examination
Minimum 6 years of experience with at least 3 years’ experience of working in a legal team of a bank or financial institution
Enrollment with the Bangladesh Bar Council is mandatory
Strong knowledge of Banking Law, Contract Law, Corporate Governance, and Dispute Resolution
Excellent legal drafting, communication, and analytical skills
Responsibilities & Context:
Job Context:
Position will be offered to the deserving candidates based on relevant experience, legal expertise, and professional competence.
Key Responsibilities:
Initiate and manage legal actions against defaulting clients, including drafting and filing suits, monitoring proceedings, and supporting recovery efforts
Represent the Bank in civil and criminal matters before subordinate courts and the High Court Division; coordinate with external legal counsel and attend hearings as required
Vet and draft legal documents such as contracts, deeds, agreements, written statements, bank guarantees, and legal notices
Liaise with external law chambers, courts, and government/non-government authorities to support litigation and regulatory processes, supervise panel lawyers and ensure timely, effective legal action in pending cases
Provide legal opinions and guidance to branches and departments on regulatory, compliance, and contractual matters
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and respond to inquiries from regulators such as Bangladesh Bank, BSEC and the Ministry of Finance
Conduct legal research and risk assessment to support compliance and minimize legal exposure.
Maintain accurate documentation and reporting of legal proceedings, court decisions, and case status updates
Perform any other legal responsibilities assigned by the competent authority in the interest of the Bank
Job Other Benifits:
Bengal Commercial Bank PLC. offers excellent compensation & benefit packages
Employment Status: Full Time
Job Work Place: Work at office
Company Information:
Gender: Male and Female can apply
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Category: Bank/ Non-Bank Fin. Institution
Interested By University
| University | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| National University | 7.29% |
| Jagannath University | 4.90% |
| University of Chittagong | 4.43% |
| University of Dhaka | 3.91% |
| Southeast University | 3.38% |
| University of Rajshahi | 3.21% |
| Bangladesh University of Professionals | 2.92% |
| Eastern University | 2.80% |
| Premier University, Chittagong | 2.51% |
| Northern University Bangladesh | 2.51% |
Interested By Age Range
| Age Range | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| 20-30 | 43.17% |
| 31-35 | 35.24% |
| 36-40 | 12.54% |
| 40+ | 8.05% |
Interested By Salary Range
| Salary Range | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| 0-20K | 4.85% |
| 20K-30K | 21.60% |
| 30K-40K | 20.43% |
| 40K-50K | 16.11% |
| 50K+ | 37.01% |
Interested By Experience Range
| Experience Range | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| 0 years (Freshers) | 13.42% |
| 0.1 - 1 years | 6.07% |
| 1.1 - 3 years | 16.80% |
| 3.1 - 5 years | 17.04% |
| 5+ years | 46.67% |
