Legal Officer
Job Summary: Legal Officer
The Legal Officer will provide crucial support to the Legal Department in managing a range of legal tasks. This role involves assisting in the preparation and drafting of legal documents, conducting research on legal issues, and maintaining records of legal proceedings. The officer will also facilitate communication between the Legal Department, panel lawyers, and various departments within the Bank, ensuring smooth operation of legal functions and supporting the overall objectives of the legal team.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct preliminary legal research on substantive and procedural issues to support the Legal Head.
- Assist in drafting and preparing legal documents, contracts, and correspondence as required by the department.
- Maintain records of ongoing legal cases and assist in organizing case files, documentation, and evidence.
- Track court dates, deadlines, and other important dates related to legal matters, providing reminders to the Legal Officer.
- Coordinate communication between the Legal Officer and internal departments, as well as external legal representatives.
- Assist in processing fee bills from advocates and maintaining records of settlements.
- Aid departments in preparing responses to legal notices received by the Bank.
- Support the Legal Officer in ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements relevant to the Bank’s operations.
- Organize and maintain a comprehensive filing system for legal documents and correspondence.
- Support the preparation of legal opinions, analyses, and reports as requested by the Legal Officer.
- Attend departmental meetings, take minutes, and distribute relevant information to team members.
- Handle various administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing correspondence, and maintaining office supplies.
- Engage in ongoing professional development to stay updated on legal trends and practices that may affect the Bank.
- Perform any other job-related tasks assigned by the line manager or management.
Job Requirements
- Education: Minimum high school; additional legal qualifications are a plus.
- Experience: At least 2 years of experience in a legal support role or internship in a law firm or corporate legal department is preferred.
- Skills:
- Understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
- Familiarity with legal software and databases.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in drafting documents and conducting research.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and support colleagues.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive legal matters.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with internal departments and external stakeholders.
Submission Guidelines
Interested candidates who deem themselves suitable for this vacancy can share their complete profile, including an application letter, updated CV, and recent photo, electronically to the specified email address. Please indicate the vacancy number (AUB/HR/VA/025-009) in the subject line of your email; otherwise, your application will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements of the vacancy will be contacted for the further selection process.
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Afghan United Bank is a full-fledged privately owned commercial bank incorporated on October 4, 2007. The Bank obtained its banking license under the Banking Laws of Afghanistan from the Central Bank of Afghanistan (DA Afghanistan Bank) and received incorporation license from Afghanistan Investment Support Agency (AISA). The Bank is currently operating through 34 branches and 13 booths in Kabul and other big cities of Afghanistan. The bank is offering financial products and services in both Conventional and Islamic Banking across these branches.
AUB is strengthened with the most professional bankers of the region and driven by the strategic goals set out by its Board of Management and Supervisory Board, the Bank has invested in the state of the art core banking system, Flex cube, in order to provide its customers with an extensive range of products and services. For more information kindly visit: www.aub.af or www.afghanunitedbank.com.