Function Audit, Legal, Risk, and Compliance
Job Summary Responsible for handling accounts and matters referred by Remedial Management Division, Asset Disposition Division, and the Branches to the Litigation Department for appropriate legal action, and handling of litigation cases involving the Bank. How will you contribute? Handles accounts and matters as assigned for appropriate legal action. Initiates the proper cases for the Bank before the regular courts and quasi-judicial agencies by filing the required responsive pleadings in cases filed against the Bank. Protects the interest of the Bank and its officers by representing the Bank and its officers in cases filed against it, or in cases when the Bank and its officers, by appearing in the regular courts. Assists in the recovery of past due loans and removal of legal impediments which would prevent the Bank from disposing of acquired assets. Writes final demand letters to delinquent buyers, files petitions for the extra-judicial foreclosure of real estate mortgages, and files writ of possessions or ejectment cases, as warranted by circumstances. Ensures that all the legal steps necessary in the recovery of past-due loans and disposition of acquired assets are complied with. Drafts contracts and reviews contracts assigned by the Head of the Legal Department and the Head of the Legal Affairs Division. Coordinates with other units, divisions, and groups within the Bank in connection with accounts and cases assigned by the Head of the Litigation Department and the Head of the Legal Affairs Division. Assists the docket personnel in the proper records keeping and filing of the pleadings, documents, and papers relating to the cases the litigation lawyer is handling through timely forwarding of all the documents relating to the cases. What will make you successful? Must be a Licensed Lawyer With at least 5 years of litigation experience At least eight to ten years of work experience, preferably in corporate practice and the banking industry
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