EXIM Bank of Pakistan Jobs October 2026 - Team Lead Legal/Senior Manager Legal/Manager Legal

Last date to apply: 4 November 2026

Organisation: EXIM Bank of Pakistan

Job Location: Islamabad
Qualification: LLB from a Higher Education Commission of Pakistan(HEC) recognised university with a valid Advocate High Courts license. Candidates holding LLM, Barrister or JD/foreign law qualification may be preferred.
Experience: Minimum 10(ten) years for Team Lead/Senior Manager and 7(seven) years for Manager of relevant post-qualification legal experience, including at least 5(five) years as an Advocate High Courts. Candidates having relevant legal experience/advisory exposure in a bank or financial institution may have an added advantage
Key Responsibility: 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.
Core Competence:  Deep understanding of structuring trade finance, export credit mechanisms, Islamic financing products, and risk-sharing/participation frameworks.
 Expert-level mastery in drafting, negotiating, and vetting Credit Agreements, Risk Sharing Agreements, facility documents, and complex cross-border or local security instruments.
 Advanced knowledge of banking recovery laws, financial distress management, loan restructuring/rescheduling frameworks, security enforcement, and enforcement mechanisms under local laws.
 Working knowledge of corporate governance rules, Board/Committee operational processes, statutory filings, FPT compliance, and company secretarial documentation.
 Proven ability to identify legal, operational, and structural risks in commercial transactions and negotiate terms effectively with counterparties, borrowers, and financial institutions.
Strong capability in managing high-stakes banking litigation, supervising external panel advocates, and drafting effective court pleadings. Sound understanding of the Banking Companies Ordinance, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Prudential Regulations, Companies Act 2017, and foreign exchange regulations. Ability to synthesise complex legal issues into pragmatic, business-enabling advice. Superior written and spoken English skills with precise legal drafting capabilities. Exceptional organisational skills to handle multi-party transactions, coordinate with regulators/auditors, and meet tight deadlines. High degree of professional ethics, sound judgment, and commitment to institutional goals. Ability to operate strategically and execute with a strong attention to detail. Ability to work independently, set direction, and deliver in challenging/evolving environments. Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset. Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills both in English and Urdu.

Posted on 20 October 2026

Source: National Job Portal
https://njp.gov.pk/jobs/9844
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