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Bank Asia PLC
Law Officer - Unit Head (Up to FAVP)
Application Deadline: Mar 07, 2025
Summary
Published: Jan 21, 2025 Vacancy: Not Specified Gender: No Preference
Age: Not Specified Career Level: Expert Level Experience: 10 Year
Salary: Negotiable Location: Dhaka
Requirements

Education


  • Bachelor/Honors, Bachelor of Law (LLB), Master of Law (LLM) Must have L.L.B with L.L.M from any UGC approved reputed University having no Third class/Division in academic career. Enrollment as a member of Bar council will be given preference.

Experience


  • 10 Year

Additional Requirements


  • Candidates must have experience in Banking and Financial Institutions
  • Proven experience in handling civil, corporate, and criminal cases in Judge Court, High Court, or Supreme Court.
  • At least 3 years of experience in the Legal Department of a reputed commercial bank or financial institution is highly preferred.

Responsibilities & Context

  • Handle legal affairs and corporate governance tasks for the bank.
  • Ensure timely filing of suits and cases within the applicable limitation period.
  • Draft and issue legal notices under the Artha Rin Adalat Ain, Negotiable Instruments Act, and Section 17 of the Bank Company Act as needed.
  • Review and finalize draft plaints, applications, written objections, and complaint petitions related to Artha Rin suits, Negotiable Instruments Act cases, general diaries (GDs), FIRs, and criminal cases involving misappropriation of funds or breach of trust.
  • Monitor all types of litigation, including Artha Rin suits, Negotiable Instruments Act cases, petitions, civil suits, writs, company matters, criminal cases, and others, ensuring efficient resolution.
  • Liaise with the bank's panel lawyers and legal retainers, assess their performance periodically, and recommend enlistment or de-enlistment.
  • Support branch officials in preparing charge documents, submitting required documents during trial, and assisting with court depositions.
  • Draft and publish auction notices under the relevant sections of the Artha Rin Adalat Ain, 2003, when necessary.
  • Vet property documents offered as security for credit facilities or for acquisition by the bank for operational purposes.
  • Draft, review, and finalize agreements, MoUs, and SLAs with vendors, strategic partners, and third parties.
  • Arrange property mutation for assets acquired under Section 33(7) or purchased for business operations, ensuring proper documentation.
  • Provide legal opinions on disputes and operational issues, advising on the bank’s course of action for complex legal matters.
  • Obtain certificates under Section 33(5)/33(7) of the Artha Rin Adalat Ain, 2003, as required.
  • Prepare statements of accounts, incorporating unapplied interest as needed.
  • Represent the bank in court, supporting plaints and submitting required exhibits.
  • Review and swear affidavits in opposition to writ petitions, criminal cases, and miscellaneous legal matters filed by borrowers or other parties.
  • Facilitate property attachment by securing title deeds, khatians, and other necessary documents.
  • Respond to queries, letters, or claims from regulatory authorities, other banks, and financial institutions regarding legal and compliance matters.
  • Apply for the cancellation of mutations created by third parties post-mortgage with the bank.



Employment Status

Type: Full Time/Permanent

Job Location

Dhaka

Company Information
Company Name: Bank Asia PLC

Address: Bank Asia Tower, 32 & 34, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Karwan Bazar, Dhaka


Business Type:

Bank/Non-Bank Fin. Institution

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