Manager Legal

Raqami Islamic Digital Bank; Karachi Division; Presencial; PKR 2.500.000 - 4.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Raqami Islamic Digital Bank Ltd. seeks a Manager Legal to provide sound and timely legal advice, draft and vet contracts, oversee Shariah-compliant financing docs, manage litigation, and ensure SBP compliance.

This role reports to the Head of Legal and Company Secretary. Key responsibilities include advising on banking, commercial, employment, and operational matters, reviewing digital onboarding journeys, and supervising external counsel while ensuring risk-controlled, compliant product and

Formación

• LLB from an HEC-recognized institution; LLM preferred.
• Advocate of the High Court enrollment preferred.
• Certification in Islamic banking or finance (e.g. IBP, CIEF) will be an added advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Draft, review, and vet contracts, agreements, NDAs, SLAs, and outsourcing arrangements.

Conocimientos

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Banking & Islamic Finance Law

Litigation management

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Contract risk assessment

Security documentation

External counsel management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Integrity & judgment

Educación

LLB (HEC-recognized)

LLM preferred

Advocate of the High Court enrollment preferred

Islamic banking/finance certification (IBP, CIEF)

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Manager Legal

Department: Legal

Job Overview

To provide sound and timely legal advice and support to the Bank's business and support functions by drafting, vetting and negotiating contracts and Shariah-compliant financing documentation, managing litigation and recovery matters through external counsel, and ensuring the Bank's activities, including its digital products and partnerships, comply with applicable laws, SBP regulations and Shariah requirements, thereby protecting the Bank's legal and reputational interests. This position reports to the Head of Legal and Company Secretary.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and vet contracts, agreements, NDAs, SLAs, and outsourcing arrangements.
• Prepare and review Islamic financing and security documentation in coordination with Shariah Compliance.
• Provide legal advice on banking, commercial, employment, and operational matters.
• Review digital onboarding journeys, e-consents, and customer terms for legal enforceability.
• Vet title documents, legal search reports, and security documentation for financing facilities.
• Manage litigation, regulatory complaints, and recovery proceedings before relevant courts and forums.
• Liaise with, supervise, and evaluate external legal counsel and verify legal fee claims.
• Maintain litigation records, monitor case progress, and report updates to management.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise stakeholders on business impact.
• Advise on fintech, technology, cloud, and outsourcing arrangements in line with regulatory requirements.
• Handle legal notices, court orders, regulatory requests, and corporate legal documentation.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks through policy reviews, template management, staff training, and legal oversight of products and marketing materials.

Experience Required

• Minimum 6–8 years of post-qualification experience, of which at least 4 years in the legal department of a bank or DFI, or a law firm with a banking practice.
• Hands-on experience in banking litigation and recovery under the Financial Institutions (Recovery of Finances) Ordinance, 2001.
• Experience in drafting and vetting Shariah-compliant financing and security documentation, including:
  • Ijarah
  • Diminishing Musharakah
  • Murabaha and Musawamah
  • Istisna and Tijarah
  • Wakalah

Exposure to digital banking, fintech, IT outsourcing or technology contracts will be an added advantage

Educational Background Required

• LLB from an HEC-recognized institution; LLM will be preferred.
• Enrolment as an Advocate of the High Court will be preferred.
• Certification in Islamic banking or finance (e.g. IBP, CIEF) will be an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Contract Drafting, Negotiation & Legal Documentation
• Banking, Commercial & Islamic Finance Law Expertise
• Litigation Management, Recovery Proceedings & Dispute Resolution
• Regulatory Compliance & SBP Regulatory Interpretation
• Legal Research, Opinion Writing & Contract Risk Assessment
• Security Documentation, Title Verification & External Counsel ManagementStrong Analytical Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Integrity & Sound Judgment under Pressure

Raqami Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Last date to apply: November 11, 2026.