Legal Officer (SPO-AVP)

• Supervise Bank’s legal related issues.

• To deal with Bank`s suits/cases.

• Conducting legal activities related to suits/cases.

• Drafting and vetting various types of land related documents, legal instruments and agreements.

• Follow up suits/cases from filing to till disposal.

• Attending Courts to follow up suits/cases for early disposal.

• Providing legal opinion on land related, security documentation and various legal issues.

• 5 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Banks

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

• The candidate must have L.L.B (Hon`s)/L.L.M from any reputed local or foreign University with good academic record.

• Age 33 to 42 years

• Minimum 5-10 years working experience in the Legal Division of reputed organizations, preferably in commercial banks or financial institutions.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.

• The candidate must be enrolled with Bangladesh Bar Council and have membership of Dhaka Bar Association or Chittagong Bar Association or any other local bar.

• Permission to practice before the Honorable High Court Division will be considered as added advantage.

• Strong capability in drafting legal instruments/documents/agreements/preparing and filing court cases independently.

• Expertise in dealing with Court cases, preferably cases related to banking business i.e. Artha Rin Adalat , Criminal Cases (under N.I Act).

• Candidates must have to have good knowledge about Banking Law and Company Law.

• Good Communication skills both in English and Bangla.

• Strong Command over Microsoft Office.

• Ability and willing to work under stress, ability to complete all assignments in a timely and effective manner.

• Requirements may be relaxed for relevant and experienced candidates.

• Negotiable

• Other benefits are as per Bank`s Human Resources Policy

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.Shimanto Bank reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason whatsoever.Shimanto Bank is an equal opportunity employer.