About the role
Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL), an AAA-rated specialized financial institution with more than 500 branches across the country, invites applications from energetic, challenge-oriented professionals with a proven track record. The bank seeks candidates who can contribute to transformation in a challenging environment. Market-competitive remuneration will be offered.
Posts and vacancies
Head Corporate & Service Law Matter Department — VP-I/VP
Vacancies: 1
Responsibilities include:
- Identify and assess legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them through legal recourse.
- Ensure preparation of all legal documentation and its execution according to the bank's requirements.
- Analyze superior court decisions pertaining to ZTBL, particularly those resulting in suggested or recommended policy changes for management.
- Ensure implementation of prudential regulations and other SBP/SECP guidelines relating to areas of the role's responsibility.
- Oversee service law matters relating to employees, including service agreements, employment-related contracts, NIRC matters, legal compliance and grievance handling.
- Review, draft and negotiate corporate and service-related contracts, including vendor, partner, client and service-level agreements and MoUs, to ensure legal enforceability and protection of ZTBL's interests.
- Coordinate with 31 Legal Litigation Units across the country.
- Pursue and provide litigation in courts involving statutory, corporate, business, tax and service matters.
- Ensure that an updated compendium of banking laws is maintained for ready reference and stakeholder guidance.
- Keep abreast of the latest legislation, laws and court judgments relating to the banking sector.
- Demonstrate legal leadership with excellent interpretation and drafting skills.
- Ensure timely compliance with all assigned tasks and functions.
Unit Head Settlement — AVP-I/AVP, Islamabad/Lahore
Vacancies: 1
Responsibilities include:
- Ensure timely handling of litigation matters, particularly criminal cases relating to FIA and NAB.
- Continuously supervise and scrutinize recovery and settlement matters, court representation and ongoing legal support for recovery functions across the bank.
- Liaise with local administration and law enforcement agencies.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and industry standards relating to infected portfolios, and remain updated on regulatory changes to amend policies accordingly.
- Collaborate with internal teams to achieve goals relating to infected portfolio recovery.
- Apply knowledge of recovery procedures and regulations.
- Identify and propose opportunities for process improvement, automation and efficiency to enhance performance.
- Perform other tasks assigned by management.
Head Recovery & Settlement Unit — AVP-I/AVP
Vacancies: 1
Responsibilities include:
- Ensure timely implementation of decisions taken by the competent authority in a lockstep manner.
- Ensure that a database of disposed-of efficiency and disciplinary cases is maintained properly.
- Ensure that records relating to the Policy, Coordination and Database Unit are updated promptly.
- Ensure that recovery of outstanding dues from employees whose cases have been decided follows the applicable rules and regulations.
- Ensure timely compliance with all assigned tasks and functions.
- Perform other tasks assigned by management.
Eligibility
Head Corporate & Service Law Matter Department: At least 10 years of relevant experience and an LLB degree from an HEC-recognized institute are required. Preference will be given to candidates with an LLM or Bar-at-Law qualification.
Unit Head Settlement: At least eight years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree from an HEC-recognized national or international institute or university are required. Preference will be given to candidates with degrees in Business, Commerce or Law.
Head Recovery & Settlement Unit: At least eight years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree from an HEC-recognized national or international institute or university are required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in law enforcement agencies and to candidates with a law degree.
The maximum age limit is 55 years on the application closing date. ZTBL is an equal opportunity employer. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Applicants convicted by a court of law are ineligible. Applicants dismissed, removed or terminated by previous employers on disciplinary grounds are also ineligible.
How to apply
Apply online through https://www.ztbl.com.pk/jobs Only online applications submitted within the due date will be accepted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. No TA/DA is admissible for interviews. The bank reserves the right to accept or reject applications without assigning a reason.
For related queries, contact the Head (Recruitment & Selection), ZTBL, Head Office, Islamabad, at 051-9252724.
Important dates
The closing date for online applications is 15 November 2026.
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