Legal Officer (EO - AVP)

Job Description

Title: Legal Officer (EO - AVP)

Company Name: Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 6 to 12 years

• Master of Law (LLM)

• In depth knowledge about Artha Rin Adalat Ain, 2003, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Banking Companies Act, Companies Act, Land Law, Registration Act, CPC, Cr.PC, TAX Law etc. 

• Special knowledge and experience on Litigation, Legal Opinion  and  Vetting of Documents

• 6 to 12 years

Qualification & Other Competencies: 

• Practical experience in the legal profession and enrolment in Bangladesh Bar Council;

• Candidates having experience in Legal Division in any Bank/Financial Institution will get preference; Experienced to deal with various Court matters, specially Artha Rin Adalat Ain, N.I. Act etc;

• Applicants must have at least 2nd class/Equivalent LL.B.(Honʼs/Pass) and LL.M. degree from any recognized Public/Private/Foreign University;

• Candidate having third Division/Class or equivalent grade at any stage of his/her academic background will not be eligible for application;

• Capable to prepare Office note, Memo, reports, letters agreements etc. as and when required by the Management;

• Follow up of Court cases for speedy disposal thereof; Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Bengali and English;

• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, email, Internet etc.; Ability to work independently as well as part of team.

Interpersonal Skills:

Excellent Communication and negotiation skills; Self-motivated drive; Adapting and responding to changed situation.

• Preparing, drafting, vetting of different kinds of Plaint, Petition, Auction Notice, Security documents including Deed of Mortgage, Deed of Power of Attorney, Letter of Hypothecation, Letter of Undertaking, Bank Guarantee etc.;

• Ensure document checking and verification process at Branch level, AC Land Office, Tahsil Office and Sub-Registry Office etc.;

• Maintain proper coordination and liaison with legal counsels, Court officials, and other relevant individuals and agencies to protect the interest of the Bank;

• Providing Legal Opinion on different issues.