Leading Specialist of the Litigation Affairs Division, Legal Department

Job Description:

• Preparation, amendment and revision of contracts covering various areas of banking activities in compliance with the requirements of applicable legislation;
• Conducting legal reviews of contracts;
• Informing relevant Bank employees about newly adopted regulatory and legal acts related to banking activities and providing clarification on questions arising in connection with their application;
• Preparation and maintenance of records of the minutes of the Management Board meetings;
• Ensuring the protection of the Bank’s rights and interests by representing the Bank before courts, state authorities and administrative bodies, public organizations and other third parties;
• Preparation of claims and other applications submitted by the Bank, objections and statements regarding claims filed against the Bank, as well as appeals against court decisions;
• Responding to inquiries received by the Legal Department and maintaining records of completed work;
• Preparation of powers of attorney for employees of the relevant structural units of the Bank;
• Providing legal opinions and/or advice on legal matters related to the activities of the Bank’s structural units in accordance with applicable legislation;
• Reviewing and providing legal opinions on decisions, orders, directives and other regulatory documents prepared within the Bank.

Candidate Requirements:

• Higher legal education;
• Knowledge of the legal framework of the banking, civil, civil procedural and labor legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as regulatory acts established by the Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
• Knowledge of the procedures for drafting, concluding and formalizing civil-law transactions, as well as the ability to review and provide legal opinions on decisions, orders, directives and other regulatory documents prepared within the Bank;
• Strong comprehension and learning skills;
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail;
• Proficiency in MS Office programs;
• At least 1 (one) year of experience in the legal field within banks or credit institutions is preferred;
• Excellent command of the Azerbaijani language (knowledge of Russian and English is an advantage);
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in handling legal matters within a bank, including litigation proceedings.

Working Conditions:

• Working hours: 09:00–18:00;
• Days off: Saturday and Sunday.

Candidates who meet the above requirements may send their CVs to cv@premiumbank.az, indicating “Lead Legal Specialist” in the subject line of the email.