Manager Legal at EXIM Bank of Pakistan Islamabad

Further Details

EXIM Bank of Pakistan is now recruiting in Islamabad. Apply for the position of Manager Legal. The required qualification is LLB. This role is within the Banking/Financial Services industry. A bachelor degree is preferred. The application process commenced on 29 October, 2026 via National Jobs Portal. Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications before the deadline on 14 November, 2026. This is a prime opportunity to join a renowned organization. For a step-by-step application guide and full eligibility criteria, please see the official advertisement on https://www.jobseed.pk.

Manager Legal at EXIM Bank of Pakistan

We have an immediate opening for the post of Manager Legal. The job location is Islamabad.

Key Requirements:

• Qualification: LLB
• Experience: 84 months minimum
• Vacancies: 1

This is a fantastic chance to work with a reputed organization and grow professionally.

Skills

• Structure, draft, review, and vet complex financing structures and commercial contracts
• Draft, review, and finalize Credit Agreements and security documentation
• Negotiate and finalize Risk Sharing Agreements and Syndicated Credit Facilities
• Provide legal advice on product development and corporate transactions
• Offer comprehensive legal support for Special Assets Management and Stressed Asset Resolution
• Manage restructuring, rescheduling, and debt-settlement agreements
• Formulate legal strategies for enforcement of securities and recovery proceedings
• Evaluate, process, and prosecute credit default and insurance claims
• Ensure strict compliance with corporate laws and SBP directives
• Manage and maintain statutory and corporate records
• Coordinate the compilation and distribution of Board Meeting Packs
• Draft comprehensive and precise minutes of meetings
• Oversee Fit & Proper Test (FPT) documentation and regulatory submissions
• Maintain the corporate compliance calendar and prepare regulatory returns
• Provide legal opinions and advice on various matters
• Conduct legal research on applicable laws and regulatory instructions
• Assist in fraud investigations and internal inquiries
• Coordinate with external lawyers on litigation matters
• Draft and review representations and notices for authorities
• Provide legal support to HR on employment-related matters
• Implement new tools and systems to support departmental operations

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Structure, draft, review, and vet complex conventional and Islamic financing structures, commercial contracts, trade finance facilities, and transaction documentation
• Draft, review, and finalise Credit Agreements, facility documents, security/charge documentation, indemnities, guarantees, undertakings, and collateral agreements
• Draft, negotiate, and finalise Risk Sharing Agreements (RSAs), Unfunded Risk Participation Agreements, Co-financing Structures, and Syndicated Credit Facilities
• Provide legal advice on product development, product structuring, acceptance of collateral, disbursement prerequisites, and corporate/commercial transactions
• Provide comprehensive legal support for Special Assets Management (SAM), Non-Performing Assets (NPAs), and Stressed Asset Resolution
• Manage, draft, and negotiate restructuring, rescheduling, and debt-settlement agreements, debt-to-equity conversions, and rehabilitation packages
• Formulate legal strategies for enforcement of securities, recovery proceedings, execution of decrees, and claim settlements before Banking Courts, High Courts, and Quasi-Judicial Forums
• Evaluate, process, and prosecute credit default claims, insurance claims, guarantee claims, and counterclaims to protect the bank’s financial and legal interests
• Assist the Company Secretary in ensuring strict compliance with applicable corporate laws, Companies Act 2017, corporate governance frameworks, SBP directives, and regulatory guidelines
• Manage and maintain statutory and corporate records, registers, resolutions, disclosures, and statutory filings, ensuring timely submission within prescribed regulatory deadlines
• Coordinate the compilation and distribution of Board and Board Committee Meeting Packs (agendas, working papers, and presentations) and draft comprehensive, precise minutes of meetings and action tracking grids
• Oversee Fit & Proper Test (FPT) documentation, declarations, and regulatory submissions for Directors and Key Executives
• Maintain the corporate compliance calendar, prepare regulatory returns for SBP and SECP, assist with Terms of Reference (ToR) reviews, and support responses to regulatory queries or observations
• Provide legal opinions, advice, and guidance on matters referred by any group, division, or department of the bank, including corporate, commercial, banking, procurement, employment, and regulatory matters
• Conduct legal research on applicable laws, regulatory instructions, SBP directives, and judicial precedents to advise on operational and strategic applicability
• Assist in fraud investigations and internal inquiries requiring legal assessment, coordination, or formal documentation
• Coordinate with external lawyers on litigation matters, maintain updated litigation MIS, track court hearings, and monitor legal proceedings for and against the bank
• Draft and review representations, notices, compliance reports, and written statements for submission to judicial, quasi-judicial, and regulatory authorities
• Provide legal support to HR on employment-related matters, including disciplinary proceedings, show-cause notices, inquiries, employment contracts and court cases
• Implement new tools and systems that support departmental operations
• Any other task assigned by line management

How to apply

How to Apply for Manager Legal:

Interested candidates seeking government jobs in Pakistan with EXIM Bank of Pakistan are encouraged to follow these steps to submit their applications:

• Visit the Official Portal: Access the National Jobs Portal (NJP) website at https://njp.gov.pk/jobs/9844 to view the detailed job description and requirements.
• Login or Register: If you are a new user, you will need to sign up for an account on the NJP portal. Existing users can log in directly using their credentials.
• Locate the Job: Find the specific vacancy for Team Lead/Senior Manager Legal or Manager Legal within the EXIM Bank of Pakistan listings.
• Review Eligibility Criteria: Carefully read through the qualification and experience requirements to ensure you meet the essential criteria for the role.
• Submit Application Online: Click on the 'Login to Apply' button on the job advertisement page. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete and submit your online application form.
• Required Documents: Ensure you have your updated CV, Advocate High Courts license, LLB degree, and any other relevant educational or professional certificates ready for submission. Candidates with LLM, Barrister, or JD qualifications should also have these documents available.
• Application Deadline: Please note that a specific deadline for applications is not provided in the advertisement. It is advisable to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this government job opportunity.
• Contact Information: For any queries regarding the application process or the job itself, you may refer to the contact details provided on the National Jobs Portal or the EXIM Bank of Pakistan's official channels.

This is a significant opportunity for legal professionals looking for government jobs in Islamabad and a chance to contribute to a leading financial institution in Pakistan.