Legal Officer

EXPECTED END RESULTS

MAJOR ACTIVITIES

1. Banking Operations Legal Support

· Follow up of the legal cases which are under process with the courts, rights department and other related authorities all over the Afghanistan provinces.

· Reply to the governmental and nongovernmental inquiry letters and official letter with coordination of the legal department.

· Preparing and drafting letters for creation or releasing of Registered Mortgages (Tazmin Khat).

· Attend court matters regarding registered and relinquishing of Registered Mortgage.

· Assist in providing legal support to the bank's day-to-day operations based on applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

· Assist in reviewing the legal manuals and report, court judgments, changes in judicial systems and amendments in various statutes and legislation, promulgation of new laws, regulations, presidential degrees, by-laws and orders.

· Onsite and offsite assessment of the properties which need to come under mortgage against the client's facilities.

2. Contract Management

· Assist in reviewing agreements, contracts and memorandum of understandings before signing and executions.

· Assist in drafting agreements, contracts, memorandum of understandings and other legal documents on needed basis.

3. Cooperation & Communication

· Translate Legal documents or any other documents as required by Head of Legal Department,

4. Other related Assignment

· Other duties related to Legal Department.

Requirements EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge: Bachelor's degree in Law, and considerable knowledge of the Banking Law and Company Law, legal principles and practices, legal drafting principles and practices and Afghanistan's Legal System and functioning of courts.
  
• Skills and abilities: Must be familiar with the Legal System of Afghanistan, specifically Knowledge of banking Law, Other Regulations related to Corporate and Banking Sector of the country. computer-literate, fluent in both written and spoken English, and official languages of country Dari and Pashto, Research and investigative skills required, Understanding of State Laws and Regulations, the applicant should also have ability to identify potential problem areas and appropriately assist Legal Manager as needed, Ability to review and understand complex legal documents and prepare responses/documents in response. Strong organizational, prioritization, analytical, written and verbal communication skills are required. The applicant should be proficient in use of IT applications and systems, including but not limited to familiarity with Microsoft Office. Proven ability to meet stringent deadlines and adapt to changing priorities, operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Excellence in drafting; ability to present information in written and oral form clearly and effectively, Ability to define problems, and collect relevant information and apply relevant legal principles to relevant factual situations.
  

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

• Education and Minimum Experience: Minimum two (2) years' experience of working as legal officer / Legal attorney in banking and financial sectors. BAR holding licenses is necessary.
  

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent presentation and communication skills
  
• Experience in dealing with legal cases, department heads,
  
• Proficiency in computer skills and knowledge of banking law is highly desirable
  
• Afghan National, fluent in English with a working knowledge of Dari and Pashto
  
• Ability to trip to Herat province district courts for follow up of the legal cases.
  

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