Byblos Bank Armenia cjsc

Job description:

• Handle legal documents;
• Upon assignment by the Head of Legal Unit represent the interests of the Bank and its customers (where applicable) before the courts and/or arbitration tribunals  in Armenia, including but not limited to:

1. Drafting and submit to courts (general jurisdiction, bankruptcy and administrative, etc) and arbitration tribunals legal claims, bankruptcy applications and other procedural  documents;
2. Participating in the court hearings;
3. Ensuring all the actions required for protection of the Bank’s interests are taken within the time limits set by the legislation and/or internal legal acts of the Bank;
4. Keeping updated the database of legal cases;
5. Ensuring the proper maintenance of files of legal cases;
6. Preparing periodic reports on the statuses of legal cases.

• Represent the interests of the Bank before Financial System Mediator, as well as other authorities, including regulators, legal authorities, notaries, etc.;

• Work on legal research and stay updated of all newly issued laws;
• Assist the Head of Legal Unit in developing legal awareness among the staff, prepare short presentations and small trainings on certain legal issues;
• To comment on drafts of laws and other legal acts as well as on existing ones upon assignment of the management of the Bank and/or Head of Legal Unit;
• Upon assignment of the Head of Legal Unit draft, review and update all contracts pertaining to the operation of the Bank and verify all templates provided to branches and departments;
• Verify the accuracy of all legal documents provided by clients;
• Other duties and responsibilities as described in the internal legal acts (policies and procedures) of the Bank and/or assigned by the management of the Bank.

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Required qualifications

• Master’s degree in Law
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience in Banking is preferable)
• Advocate’s License will be considered as an advantage
• Good knowledge of MS Office and other standard applications;
• Fluency in English language; including verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to analyze in depth a legal aspect of a situation & give reliable advice accordingly;
• Ability to respond quickly and take immediate actions;
• Ability to write detailed documents & presentations;
• Flexibility & Adaptability;
• Excellent negotiation skills and communication skills.

Required candidate level: Mid level

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