Head of Legal Division

Job Description

Title: Head of Legal Division

Company Name: Union Bank PLC

Vacancy: --

Age: at most 55 years

Location: Dhaka (Gulshan)

Experience:
∎ At least 10 years

Published: 15 May 2025

Education:
∎ 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
∎ Academic Qualifications:

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 55 years
∎ 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.
∎ 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.
∎ Not More than 55 Years.
∎ Age limit may be relaxed for exceptionally suitable Candidates.
∎ Experience:
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∎ Professional Qualifications:
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∎ Age:

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ 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.
∎ 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.
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∎ The Candidates should have extraordinary track record in banking preferably in Islamic Banking throughout his professional career.
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∎ The ideal candidates must have the qualifications & competencies as follows:
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∎ 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

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka (Gulshan)

Read Before Apply: 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.

Apply Procedure:

Email your CV:
∎ Send your CV to the given email career@unionbank.com.bd

Hard Copy:

Company Information:
∎ Union Bank PLC
∎ Bahela Tower 72, Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan - 1 Dhaka - 1212, Bangladesh.

Address::
∎ Bahela Tower 72, Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan - 1 Dhaka - 1212, Bangladesh.

Application Deadline: 31 May 2025

Category: Bank/Non-Bank Fin. Institution