Legal Officer (Officer - FAVP)

Candidates with a break in service are discouraged from applying.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS Word and MS Excel, along with hands-on experience in using core banking systems and related business intelligence tools.

Demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical decision-making.

Ensure all suits and legal cases are filed within the prescribed statutory limitation periods.

Review and issue legal notices in accordance with the Artha Rin Adalat Ain, Negotiable Instruments Act, Bank Companies Act, and other applicable laws and regulations.

Review and finalize draft plaints, applications, written statements, objections, petitions, General Diaries (GDs), and First Information Reports (FIRs) relating to Artha Rin suits, N.I. Act cases, and other legal proceedings initiated against defaulting borrowers.

Examine draft affidavits-in-opposition for Writ Petitions, CP/CMP, Criminal Miscellaneous Cases, and similar proceedings filed by borrowers against the Bank, and coordinate with senior legal counsel to expedite case disposal and vacate stay or status quo orders where necessary.

Follow up with branches and panel lawyers to ensure the timely completion of legal procedures, including issuing legal notices, publishing notices, and filing suits, cases, and writ petitions.

Monitor all categories of litigation involving the Bank, including Artha Rin suits, N.I. Act cases, criminal proceedings, civil and title suits, writ petitions, company matters, admiralty suits, CP/CMP, CRMP, and other legal cases filed by or against the Bank.

Maintain regular communication with branch officials and engaged lawyers to ensure prompt progress and early disposal of legal proceedings, while attending court when necessary to oversee legal activities and ensure appropriate legal action.

Handle legal documentation by reviewing, drafting, vetting, and verifying deeds, ownership documents, contracts, agreements, legal opinions, and other related documents.

Coordinate the appointment and enlistment of lawyers, subject to approval from the competent authority, for handling litigation and other legal matters as required.

Maintain effective liaison with the Bank’s panel lawyers and legal retainers, periodically evaluate their performance, and recommend their enlistment or removal based on performance.

Prepare and submit litigation status reports to regulatory authorities and management on a monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, yearly, or as-required basis.

Obtain the necessary approvals for legal fees and related expenses whenever required.

Build and maintain effective relationships with legal counsels, consultants, regulatory authorities, and law enforcement agencies to support the Bank’s legal and recovery activities.

Coordinate with the Bank’s panel lawyers and legal retainers to ensure the efficient handling of all legal matters.

Perform legal affairs and related responsibilities as assigned by supervisors or the competent authority of the Bank.

Carry out any additional duties or responsibilities assigned by the Bank’s management from time to time.