Khushhali Microfinance Bank Limited Jobs Assistant Manager Law and Litigation

Khushhali Microfinance Bank Limited Jobs Assistant Manager Law and Litigation

Organization: Khushhali Microfinance Bank Limited

Khushhali Microfinance Bank Limited is looking for Assistant Manager Law and Litigation.

Email your resumes by mentioning position title at: Careers@kb.com.pk

Please note: It’s a full-time position based at our Corporate Office – Gulberg Green, Islamabad.

Who are we looking for?

• LLB and enrolled as an Advocate High Court.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience preferable with a financial institution.

Key Responsibilities:

Litigation Tasks
The Bank’s monitoring of the Cases/Complaints/Petitions/Appeals, etc. filed by and against the Bank is an ongoing task. The monitoring covers all kinds of court cases and FIA issues, NAB issues, and other matters with legal significance for the banks’ branches across Pakistan. The bank’s interests are to be protected at court by the Legal department whenever the Line Manager gives the go-ahead. Passing on information and relevant documents plus the case facts to the bank’s advocates through the right people so that either the case can be filed or the contest can take place on the right track.
The litigation portfolio is continued, the dispute resolution matters are attended, the collections claims, commercial transactions, contract disputes, property damage, lease matters, etc. are all under the umbrella of legal support and advice that is provided in full. The bank’s position in all court cases, complaints, legal notices, and other litigation, both civil and criminal, by or against the bank is monitored, and further courses of action are suggested. The cases are being tracked and followed through consultations with the Bank’s lawyers regarding the cases filed by or against the Bank to avoid legal complications. Complete support to the Line Manager in the follow-up of the Bank’s cases is provided.
Processing of Approvals & Maintaining of MIS
Granting and filtering of approvals and screening for payment of legal expenses, which comprises professional fees, court fees, and all costs relating to auctions and suchlike. The lawyer handling the case is also involved in the fee and other expenses negotiation.
An MIS record of the cases filed against or by the Bank containing the updated proceedings is to be kept.
Confidentiality and privacy of all legal data in the organization at a very high level are to be assured.
Legal opinions
Legal Tasks

Skills:

Deep understanding of the Banking Laws (especially Microfinance Banking laws) and Practices. Awareness of the Regulatory Environment. Familiarity with Bank’s products, policies and processes.Comprehension and openness towards keeping the line manager informed about all matters. Comprehension and openness towards making sure all spoken communications are then documented in writing through email to the concerned parties. Possessing excellent investigation/analytical skills. Outstanding oral presentation and communication skills.