About Commercial Bank

Commercial Bank, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Doha, plays a vital role in Qatar’s economic development by offering a range of personal, business, government, international and investment services. We believe in empowering our employees, providing them with opportunities for growth and professional development.

By Joining us, you’ll be part of a workplace culture that fosters innovation, supports work-life balance, and encourages you to reach your full potential.

Join us in shaping the future of banking!

Job Summary

Responsible for end‑to‑end management of criminal case files, including cheque handling, documentation, police complaints, and court follow‑up. Ensures accurate system updates, legal recordkeeping, and timely coordination with internal units, authorities, and external law firms. Manage recovery processes, suspense account monitoring, and monthly legal reporting. Supports the legal department through administrative tasks, legal reviews, and advisory services.

Key Responsibilities

Criminal Case Intake and Documentation

Receive newly initiated criminal files from business units and ensure timely legal action. Acknowledge receipt of post-dated cheques (PDCs) along with related documentation (e.g., Letter of Undertaking/Letter, Hand-over forms, QID/CR etc). Verify and review all documents and sign as the official custodian for the original cheques received along with the Hand over form.

Document Review and System Update

Review criminal hand-over documentation and ensure it includes cheque advice, QID/CR, and original cheque. Cross-check hand-over forms with updated data in the RCS (legal system) and approve cases for further action.

Cheque Classification and Management

Categorize cheques by type (post-dated, returned) and ensure alignment with related cheque advice. Prepare and maintain Excel sheets capturing key cheque information (amount, signatory, due date, and cheque number). Store original cheques in secure legal custody under designated folders.

Cheque Processing

Monitor and ensure timely posting of cheques within a two-day window, if applicable. Validate that returned cheque advice does not exceed 30-day validity based on customer default.

Case File Preparation

Compile physical case files and ensure full updates in RCS, including scanned copies of all supporting documentation. Upload relevant attachments in the RCS for internal recordkeeping.

Police Complaint Submission

Draft and submit formal complaints to the Police Department, ensuring all required documentation is attached (including CB’s request for binding the defendant). Follow up with authorities to obtain police case numbers and ensure updates in the RCS and complaint registers.

Archiving and Legal Records

Archive all complaint documents, original cheques, and cheque advice in both legal custody report and digital e-store.

Judicial and Public Prosecution Follow-Up

Monitor and follow up on case hearings daily, if applicable. Provide weekly hearing schedules to relevant legal Manager Attend court judgments and submit requests to collect the judgment order with writ of execution in order to proceed with the enforcement.

External Coordination

Liaise with the Police Department upon notification and attend hearings. Liaise with the Public prosecution upon notification and attend the investigation. Coordinate with business units to provide court-required justifications. Manage the cancellation process for closed criminal cases with the Public Prosecution after working hours. Liaise with External Law firms upon request.

Cheque Collection and Suspense Account Monitoring

Receive payments from the Public Prosecution and ensure prompt deposit into the legal suspense account. Notify LO/LM on the same day regarding recovery amount received from the court Monitor and reconcile transfers from civil courts into the legal suspense account. Notify the business of recoveries and ensure crediting to customer accounts.

Legal System and Case Tracker Maintenance

Ensure daily updates to the legal system (RCS) and monitor criminal case developments using the marker checker process.

Financial Reconciliation and Reporting

Maintain monthly reconciliation records for recovery amounts through civil and criminal proceedings. Share reconciliation reports with the legal Manager and Chief legal Officer Prepare and submit a Monthly Criminal Case Report detailing case outcomes to the legal Manager and Chief legal Officer Prepare monthly reports for case cancellations (criminal and civil) and maintain organized records. Generate monthly reports for all complaints scheduled for filing and share them with relevant stakeholders. Produce monthly reports for legal suspense recovery payments and share it with legal Manager and Chief legal Officer

Administrative Responsibilities

Handle administrative duties as requested by legal Manager and Chief legal Officer Adhere to Legal DOA, SOP, and Ensure do not breach Legal bank policies.

Legal Consultation & Advisory

Draft, review (legal opinions, memos) and responses to inquiries from branches and internal departments. Provide advice, support and assistance with negotiation and documentation on legal issues of international and domestic scope. Perform other related duties or assignments as directed

Required Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field (Law preferred). Strong knowledge of criminal procedures, cheque laws, and legal documentation processes. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word). Excellent communication, and coordination skills. High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Required Experience

4-5 years of experience

Why Commercial Bank?

Best Performing Bank in Qatar in The Banker’s prestigious Top 1000 World Banks Rankings 2025. Best Digital Bank in the Middle East 2024 by World Finance and Best Mobile Banking App in the Middle East 2024 by Global Finance. An Innovation-Driven, Digital-First Environment where employees work with the latest tools and technologies to redefine banking Opportunities for Global Partnerships & International Exposure, connecting employees with global networks and perspectives. A focus on Employee Well-being & Work-Life Balance, ensuring a healthy and supportive environment for all team members Competitive Compensation & Benefits that ensure our employees are rewarded for their dedication and performance A strong Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, fostering a culture that values every individual’s unique perspective

At Commercial Bank, we don’t just offer careers, We shape futures by pioneering digital transformation in Qatar’s banking sector, blending digital-first approach to redefine banking through innovative solutions.

Disclaimer

We appreciate your interest in joining CB! Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted for further steps in the hiring process. This job posting is for informational purposes only, and CB reserves the right to modify, withdraw, or close it at any time without notice.