Officer / Senior Officer - Legal Department

 

Experience

• Prior experience in banks, NBFIs, microfinance institutions, or other financial or legal organizations is mandatory.

• Candidates currently residing in Chattogram or possessing strong familiarity with local courts and the legal environment will receive preference.

Required Knowledge

• Practical knowledge of the Artha Rin Adalat Ain, Negotiable Instruments Act, Contract Act, Registration Act, Limitation Act, Companies Act, and other relevant laws and regulations.

• Understanding of land documentation, legal verification, mortgage formalities, and litigation handling.

• Ability to work effectively with panel lawyers, courts, land offices, and other external stakeholders.

• Strong legal drafting, analytical, communication, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Proficiency in written and spoken Bangla and English, along with Microsoft Office applications.

• High professional integrity, teamwork, ability to manage multiple responsibilities, and adherence to deadlines.

 

IIDFC PLC, a Bangladesh-based non-bank financial institution, is inviting applications from competent, motivated, and results-focused Bangladeshi professionals to join its Legal Affairs team at the Chattogram Branch.

Reporting To: Branch Line Manager & Head of Branch

• Prepare, draft, review, and execute legal documents, contracts, agreements, and related instruments.

• Assess and authenticate title deeds, land ownership records, mortgage papers, and other collateral documentation.

• Perform property title verification and provide legal assessments on land and real estate matters.

• Draft and serve legal notices, demand letters, and other formal legal communications.

• Track ongoing litigation and oversee follow-up activities for recovery cases, particularly under the Artha Rin Adalat Ain.

• Work with panel lawyers on case initiation, court hearings, documentation, progress tracking, and resolution.

• Maintain effective liaison with courts, land offices, sub-registrar offices, government bodies, banks, and financial institutions.

• Assist branch operations with legal matters, loan recovery issues, and security documentation requirements.

• Ensure proper filing, preservation, and updating of legal records, court documents, and case progress information.

• Coordinate with the Recovery/SAM Department on legal aspects of loan recovery, enforcement, and settlement.

• Undertake other relevant assignments as directed by the department or management.