Manager Legal - Bangladesh

Responsibilities:

• 1. Litigation
  • Attending hearings before various forums, including the High Courts Customs House, Commissioner Appeal, Appellate Tribunal and trial courts and assisting the arguing counsel in the course of the hearing.

   

  • Periodically update the status of pending claims and penalties, including generating periodic reports.

   

  • Remain up-to-date with relevant legal developments, such as laws, amendments, rules, notifications, regulations, case law, government circulars, notifications and other relevant legal material to ongoing litigations.
  • Meet with external counsels regularly and consult with counsels on court strategy on the pending litigations.

   

  2. Contract Review and Negotiation
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and administer various legal documentation (including but not limited to consultancy agreements, confidentiality agreements, leases, MOUs, tender offers, and associated documentation).
  • Facilitate execution of legal documentation and internal escalations in accordance with delegations of authorities matrix.

   

  3. Corporate Governance
  • Corporate register management and maintenance.
  • Support to Boards and Company Secretaries.

   

   

  4. Compliance
  • Provide compliance training and advice.
  • Support compliance program and activities rolled out by Head Office including but not limited to Annual Compliance Declaration. 
  • Conduct investigation and provide recommendation on potential breach of Code of Ethics reported under whistleblowing system.

   

  5. Other Responsibilities
  • Insurance: Supporting the insurance programme and annual renewals.
  • Compliance: Support reporting to head office and internal stakeholders.
  • Property: Support the Admin Department with review, advice and negotiation pf various documents (including leases, surrenders and make-good).
  • Intellectual Property: Making applications and supporting the renewal of the business’ IP registrations.
  • Policy & Compliance: Draft and amend local policy and provide support on group compliance projects.

Experience & Education:

• 7-10 years post admission experience in either an in-house or private practice role.
• Bachelor of Laws.

Competencies:

• Ability to critically think and problem solve.
• Attention to detail.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate legal concepts in an accessible way.
• Flexible and engaging.