Unit Head Central and North Litigation - Legal Group

The Bank of Punjab is one of the fastest growing banks in Pakistan with a profound existence of 35+ years. It operates through a network of 900+ branches across the country. The Bank has established a strong foundation while offering premium banking services with a major focus on unsurpassed value-added services for its customers through advanced solutions.

In line with the Bank’s progression strategy, we invite applications from experienced, dedicated, and performance-driven professionals for the position of Unit Head Central and North Litigation in our Litigation Division (Legal Group):

Grade: Band-5/ Band-3

Location: Lahore

Job Responsibilities:

Manage and supervise the rights and interests of the Bank by effectively handling and managing the litigation portfolio of different business units, including SME, RFD, ACD, P&OEG, and other cases.
Oversee the vetting of plaints, petitions, CPLA, CP, CA, replications, appeals, and representations before filing in the Court of competent jurisdiction and other judicial or quasi-judicial fora.
Provide legal support in settlement and compromise agreements entered into by the Bank, vetting thereof, and assist or advise on matters of amicable settlement within the legal framework as needed.
Supervise and attend important court proceedings pending before courts or judicial/quasi-judicial fora, ensuring timely issuance of POA to external legal counsels.
Manage and liaise with external counsels to ensure attendance before courts and properly defend the Bank’s interests. Coordinate with business units and relationship managers to ensure the provision of information/documents to external counsels in all litigation matters.
Lead the litigation team as Unit Head, ensuring effective communication with the MIS Team and assisting them in maintaining updated records of all litigation and contentious matters.
Recommend qualified and prominent lawyers for empanelment as needed. Provide assistance to the Chief Legal Officer, Divisional Head Litigation, and management on day-to-day affairs.
Undertake any other assignments entrusted by line management from time to time.

Eligibility Criteria:

Qualification: Minimum LLB or relevant degree from HEC recognized local or foreign university/institute.

Experience: Minimum 09 years of experience in litigation, banking laws, criminal laws, corporate, and recovery laws.

Age: Up to 55 years as of September 11, 2026.

Important Note:

Only shortlisted candidates shall be called for an interview. No TA/DA will be admissible.
The Bank of Punjab reserves the right to accept or reject any application(s) without assigning any reason(s).
The Bank is an equal opportunity employer. Females, minorities, differently-abled persons (DAPs), and transgender individuals are encouraged to apply.
The above position carries market-based competitive remuneration.

Individuals fulfilling the above-mentioned criteria are encouraged to apply online through the BOP career portal bop.rozee.pk latest by September 11, 2026.

Skills

Lititgation Team And Portfolio Management External Counsel And Court Proceedings Management Legal Pleadings And Court Documentation Banking Litigation Management

Job Details

Industry:

Banking/Financial Services

Functional Area:

Legal Affairs

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

First Shift (Day)

Job Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Department:

Litigation Division - Legal Group

Job Location:

Lahore, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Minimum Education:

Bachelors

Degree Title:

Minimum LLB or relevant degree from HEC recognized local or foreign university/institute

Career Level:

Experienced Professional

Minimum Experience:

9 Years (Minimum 09 years of experience in Litigation, Banking laws, Criminal Laws, Corporate & Recovery Laws.)

Apply Before:

Sep 12, 2026

Posting Date:

Aug 28, 2026

The Bank of Punjab (BOP)

Banking/Financial Services · More than 5000 employees - Lahore

The Bank of Punjab was established in 1989 under The Bank of Punjab Act, 1989 passed by Provincial Assembly of the Punjab, as a non-scheduled Commercial Bank with majority shareholding of Government of the Punjab. The Bank earned the status of a scheduled Commercial Bank in 1994 and currently carries a vast network of over 620 online branches, strategically located across the Country along with an ATM network of over 550 offering 24/7 banking services to its diverse clientele of over 2 million. Since its inception, the BOP has seen many ups and downs and has also successfully weathered the waves of economic volatility, recessions and stiff market competition over the years. Current strong network base coupled with solid capital structure and phenomenal financial results posted during last few years has transformed the Bank to one of a leading financial institution of the Country. Now, the Bank standouts among peer group as a robust and rapidly growing commercial Bank. Besides offering a range of products and services to meet the modern days’ banking requirements of its clients, the Bank has also established its footprint in the areas of consumer financing, agriculture credit, corporate & investment banking, cash management and alternative delivery channels. While achieving the objective of financial inclusion through its presence in remote and unbanked areas of the Country with HarFardKaKhayal the Bank is playing its due role in the economic growth of the Country through its various specially tailored and designed products and services.