Job No.

: AUB/HR/VA/025-007

Job Title

: Senior Legal Officer

Job Location

: Kabul Afghanistan

Vacancies

: 1 post(s)

Posting date

: 2025-01-07

Closing date

: 2025-02-07

Salary

: As per organization salary scale

Probation Period

: 3 Months

Gender

: Any

Nationality

: Afghan

Contract Type

: Full time

Contract Duration

: Permanent

Experience

: At least 3 years

Education

: Bachelor degree

Languages

: Pashto, Dari, English,

Travel to provinces

: maybe

Job Description        
The Senior Legal Officer will assist the Head of the Legal Department in providing comprehensive legal support to the Bank. This role involves drafting legal documents, managing litigation processes, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities
  1. Conduct thorough legal research on various substantive and procedural questions and summarize findings for internal use.
  2. Keep abreast of emerging legal trends and court decisions, advising on implications for the Bank.
  3. Assist in the drafting and reviewing of contracts, tender documents, and other legal documents required by different departments.
  4. Ensure all documents are legally sound and enforceable.
  5. Assist in monitoring ongoing court cases and provide timely updates to the Head of the Department.
  6. Prepare necessary documentation for court proceedings and liaise with panel lawyers as required.
  7. Support the establishment and maintenance of a panel of lawyers, including assessing performance and assisting in the formation of new panels.
  8. Contribute to the preparation of legal opinions, reports, and correspondence as requested by various departments.
  9. Provide assistance in advising on appeals and alternative legal remedies.
  10. Assist in ensuring prompt registration of securities and compliance with legal requirements for credit facilities.
  11. Verify the correctness of loan documents and assist in the drafting of related documentation.
  12. Support the verification and processing of death claims made by nominees or next-of-kin of deceased account holders.
  13. Participate in various committees and working groups to address legal issues related to policy formulation.
  14. Prepare replies to legal notices received by the Bank and assist departments as needed.
  15. Any other job-related task assigned by the line manager or the management.

Job Requirement      
  • Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent, master will be preferred.
  • At least 3 years proven relevant experience in a legal role, preferably within a financial institution.
  • Strong analytical and research skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Proficiency in legal drafting and documentation.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Skills                           
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Proficiency in legal drafting and documentation.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Submission Guideline
Interested candidates who deem themselves suitable for this vacancy can share their complete profile including (application letter, updated CV, and recent photo) electronically to below mentioned email and please indicate the vacancy number (AUB/HR/VA/025-007) in the subject line of your email otherwise your application will not be considered. jobs@afghanunitedbank.com Only shortlisted candidates who have completed the requirements of the vacancy will be called for further selection process.