Legal Specialist

About Afghanistan International Bank

Job Summary

Afghanistan International Bank (AIB) is seeking a Legal Specialist to join its Legal team. The Specialist will be part of a fastest growing and reputable financial institution of the country.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist in review of current Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) of different departments of AIB, Contracts, Undertakings, Memorandum of Understandings and other legal documents to ensure compliance with the current laws and regulations of the country.

Draft Legal documents, including but not limited to Policies, Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs), Contracts, Undertakings, Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs), Memos, case reports and any other document as required, ensuring compliance with AIB’s legal policies and procedures.

Conduct extensive legal research and assist in analysis for complex legal issues.

Organize and maintain legal documents in various databases, including the contract management database and Sharedrive.

Translate, review and edit documents from English to local languages and vice versa.

Assist in providing legal support to the bank’s day-to-day operations under supervision of Chief Legal Officer.

Other duties related to Legal Department.

Job Requirements

Education

Applicant must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law or equivalent from an accredited university, (priority would be given to Applicants with LLM degree).

Must be familiar with Legal System of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Knowledge of Banking Law and related Regulations is an asset.

Membership of Afghanistan Independent Bar Association is a plus.
Skills

Strong analytical and organizational skills. Excellent and interpersonal and communication skills; the abilities to articulate ideas clearly. Research and investigative skills,

Able to work in groups, strong drafting skills and strong coordination skills,

Computer literate, fluent in both written and spoken English and one of the languages (i.e. Dari or Pashto),

Proven ability to meet stringent deadlines and adapt to changing priorities, operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Research, Drafting, Legal Analysis or Legal Translation. Priority would be given to Applicants with background in financial sector.

Submission Guideline

How to apply:
The application, consist of a one-page cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the post along with up-to-date CV, should be sent via email (clearly indicating on the subject line the title of the position and Vacancy Announcement Number) before closing date to the given email address. Or submit hardcopy at:



Kabul Head Office:
Human Resources Department
Shahabudin Watt, Haji Yaqoob Square, Shar-e-Naw, Kabul, Afghanistan


Contact: +93 (0) 20 255 0123
(Saturday to Wednesday – 08:00am to 04:00pm)



Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for test and interview.





Afghanistan International Bank (AIB) is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Functional Area

Legal

Countries

Submission Email

jobs@aib.af

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