Responsibilities & Context:Job Context:Position will be offered to the deserving candidates based on relevant experience, legal expertise, and professional competence.Key Responsibilities:Initiate and manage legal actions against defaulting clients, including drafting and filing suits, monitoring proceedings, and supporting recovery effortsRepresent the Bank in civil and criminal matters before subordinate courts and the High Court Division; coordinate with external legal counsel and attend hearings as requiredVet and draft legal documents such as contracts, deeds, agreements, written statements, bank guarantees, and legal noticesLiaise with external law chambers, courts, and government/non-government authorities to support litigation and regulatory processes, supervise panel lawyers and ensure timely, effective legal action in pending casesProvide legal opinions and guidance to branches and departments on regulatory, compliance, and contractual mattersEnsure compliance with applicable laws and respond to inquiries from regulators such as Bangladesh Bank, BSEC and the Ministry of FinanceConduct legal research and risk assessment to support compliance and minimize legal exposure.Maintain accurate documentation and reporting of legal proceedings, court decisions, and case status updatesPerform any other legal responsibilities assigned by the competent authority in the interest of the BankAdditional Job Requirements:
Age At most 45 years
LL.B / LL.M from a recognized universityNo third class/division allowed in any academic examinationMinimum 6 years of experience with at least 3 years' experience of working in a legal team of a bank or financial institutionEnrollment with the Bangladesh Bar Council is mandatoryStrong knowledge of Banking Law, Contract Law, Corporate Governance, and Dispute ResolutionExcellent legal drafting, communication, and analytical skillsCompensation & Other Benefits:Bengal Commercial Bank PLC. offers excellent compensation & benefit packages