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Unit Head Litigation – TJ / 1843744 Jobs in Islamabad, Islāmābād, Pakistan at Recruit AI
Title: Unit Head Litigation – TJ / 1843744
Company: Recruit AI
Location: Islamabad, Islāmābād, Pakistan
Our client U Microfinance Bank is looking for a Unit Head Litigation in Islamabad
Purpose of Job:
- To independently lead and manage the litigation function of the Bank, including coordination with external counsel in all cases instituted by or against the Bank.
- To support the Chief Legal Officer / Head of Legal in managing legal, regulatory, and contentious matters impacting the Bank.
- To oversee and manage the Bank’s tax litigation matters, including coordination with tax counsel, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders.
Roles & Responsibilities
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General:
- Handle routine legal queries from branches and Head Office, particularly those related to litigation matters.
- Manage and oversee contentious and non-contentious litigation involving the Bank.
- Draft written responses, pleadings, and submissions for courts, tribunals, and regulatory authorities, including the State Bank of Pakistan.
- Draft Show Cause Notices, where required, based on investigation reports shared by the HR Department.
- Actively participate in HRCC meetings and manage matters arising therefrom.
- Maintain close coordination and regular follow-up with branch-level and external panel lawyers on all cases, including obtaining timely updates on case status.
- Provide full legal support to branches in relation to litigation and related legal matters.
- Act as focal person for advising branches on court notices, orders, and related legal actions.
- Manage and regularly update the litigation dashboard in accordance with agreed timelines.
- Draft and vet contracts, agreements, and legal opinions, as required.
- Actively contribute to Bank-wide projects and initiatives requiring legal support.
- Conduct periodic visits to branches and local courts, alongside panel lawyers, to monitor ground-level developments and assess counsel performance.
Tax Litigation Management:
- Manage and oversee all tax-related litigation involving the Bank, including matters relating to income tax, sales tax, withholding tax, and other fiscal disputes.
- Coordinate with external tax counsel and relevant authorities, including tax forums and appellate bodies, for effective handling of tax litigation matters.
- Review notices, assessments, appeals, and legal submissions relating to tax disputes, and provide strategic input on case management and resolution.
- Maintain tracking and reporting of tax litigation matters and apprise management of developments, exposures, and outcomes.
- To extend all and any support required by the legal team and undertake any additional responsibility assigned by Chief Legal Officer and Head of Legal.
Technical Competency:
- Sound knowledge and practical understanding of local laws, including civil litigation, criminal proceedings, petitions, and FIR-related matters.
- Strong command over corporate laws and regulatory requirements, including specialized experience in intellectual property rights and enforcement.
- Working knowledge and practical experience in handling tax litigation and related legal proceedings before tax authorities and appellate forums.
Soft Competency:
- Strong sense of responsibility, with effective written and oral communication skills.
- Self-driven, organized, punctual, and capable of managing complex situations independently.
- Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Word and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team as well as independently.
Experience & Qualification:
- LLB from an HEC-recognized institution. Candidates with Bar-at-Law qualification will be preferred.
- Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience, preferably in banking, microfinance, or financial services.
- Experience in handling banking and tax litigation matters will be preferred.
