Head of Legal Division
Full time @Union Bank PLC posted 7 days ago in Business & Financial Operations Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 6883
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Career Level Executive
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Experience 10+ Years
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Min. Qualification Bachelor's Degree
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Gender Any
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Industry Experience Banking
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No. of Vacancy 1
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Job Location Dhaka Division
Job Description
Academic Qualifications:
- Minimum Graduation Degree in Law (LL.B) from any recognized university approved by UGC.
- Candidates having 3rd Division/Class in any academic qualifications need not apply
Experience
- At least 10 years
Additional Requirements
- Age at most 55 years
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years working experience in handling related cases including 5 years of working experience in the legal department/legal team of a bank or financial institution. Barrister-at-law or Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M)/PHD/higher degree in Law will be an added advantage.
- Candidates having Shariah Based Banking experience will be given preference. ï‚·
Professional Qualifications:
- An active bar council member in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Extensive knowledge of corporate law, contract law, litigation, mediation, Treasury related bond and contract, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance etc.
- Proven track record in completing legal cases and reduce turnaround time in legal case closing.
- Exceptional leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions.
- Experience in managing and developing high-performance teams.
Age:
- Not More than 55 Years.
- Age limit may be relaxed for exceptionally suitable Candidates.
Responsibilities & Context
Union Bank PLC., a progressive Islamic Shariah Based Bank established in the year 2013, has come a long way in terms of its business progress in the country by providing quality products and services backed by state of the art technology and a team of highly motivated personnel to deliver excellence in Islamic Banking.
The Candidates should have extraordinary track record in banking preferably in Islamic Banking throughout his professional career.
The ideal candidates must have the qualifications & competencies as follows:
Job Description:
- Provide strategic leadership and collaborate with other functional areas to achieve business objectives with legal strategies.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and Central Bank guidelines to identify legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them effectively.
- Oversee legal drafts, review and negotiation of legal documents, contracts and agreements to protect the interests of the bank.
- Manage all legal disputes, litigation and regulatory proceedings involving the Bank, including coordination with external legal counsel.
- Provide legal assistance for daily operational matters, contracts, opinions, documentation, etc.
- Develop and implement robust legal policies, procedures and frameworks to streamline operations, enhance compliance and mitigate legal risks across the organization.
- Provide guidance and support to the Board of Directors and senior management on corporate governance matters, ensuring adherence to corporate governance principles and best practices.
- Stay abreast of changes in regulatory requirements and liaise with then to ensure timely reporting.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
- Lead, mentor and develop a high-performance team within the division.
Compensation & Other Benefits
Salary: Pay & Perquisites.
Workplace
Work at office
Only short listed candidates will be called for interview. Union Bank PLC. reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason therefore
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