Job Summary
Published On : May 17, 2025
No. of Vacancies : Not Specific
Job Type :
Full Time
Job Level :
Experience : At least 10 years
Age : at most 55 years
Location : Dhaka (Gulshan)
Salary Range:
Negotiable
Application Deadline : May 31, 2025
Head of Legal Division
Union Bank PLC
No. of Vacancies
Not Specific
Job Description / Responsibility
- 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.
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor/Honors
- 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 Requirements
Additional Job 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.
- 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.
Location
Dhaka (Gulshan)
Salary Range
Negotiable
Other Benefits
Salary: Pay & Perquisites.
Job Source
Bdjobs.com.bd Online Job Posting
Application Deadline : May 31, 2025
Company Information
Company Name:
Union Bank PLC
Address: Bahela Tower 72, Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan - 1 Dhaka - 1212, Bangladesh.
