Executive/ Senior Executive, Legal & Compliance

Job Description

Vacancy

Not specific

Job Context

Job Location: Head Office, Dhaka (with frequent visits to outlets)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide urgent legal assistance (GD filing, Mobile court handling, Product related issues, etc.) to the concerned department and the outlet managers for any legal complexities as per need.
• Checking vendor registration forms and all relevant documents so that management can take decisions about vendor enlistment.
• Draft and/or vet first contracts, Agreements, MOUs, legal notices, replies, other notices, processes, trade letters, other letters, regulatory communications, other communications, etc. as and when required.
• Contact the listed vendor for products related issues such as Labeling, Manufacture and Expiry Date, Products License from BSTI, Import related documents of the said products.
• Maintain Liaison with different govt. or regulatory bodies/ authorities.
• Cross Checking all pending vendor forms and following up on the approval process.
• Attend and arrange Vendor meetings with existing & new vendors.
• Meeting with vendor for product-related issues such as packaging, certification mark, product quality, gondola rent-related agreements, lease agreement price negotiation, etc.
• Joining monthly meetings of different government offices such as BSTI, Consumer Rights, Directorate of different Ministry, Pure food authority, City corporation authorities, etc.
• Dealing consumer rights authorities for legal issues.
• Meet & Contact Mobile Court Authority on different issues.
• Analysis of different types of legal risk and taking necessary measures accordingly.
• Provide legal recommendations to the higher management to avoid future legal complexities.
• Any other task assigned by the reporting supervisor/management.

Employment Status

Full-time

Educational Requirements

• LL.B. (Hons) & LL.M. from a reputed local or foreign university.

Experience Requirements

• 2 to 4 year(s)

Additional Requirements

• Age at most 32 years
• 2-4 year’s experience of practicing in a reputed law firm or experience of working in a multinational/corporate environment.
• Sound knowledge on Company Law, contract law, labor law, commercial law, local court for Retail Industry.
• At least 2-4 years of job experience in practicing local laws of Bangladesh.
• Excellent communication skills with the people of diverse backgrounds.
• Manage time effectively and adapt quickly to change priorities.
• Computer skills in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) & Outlook.
• Able to work in a team and independently.
• Positive attitude to visit the Outlets on regular basis.
• Able to handle workload with patience and proven time management aptitude is essential.
• Excellent vetting, drafting & writing skills.
• Well understand of strategy of doing things.
• Practical knowledge on Company law, contract law, labor law, commercial law, local court proceeding.
• Excellent command over both oral and written English and Bangla languages.
• Should have good communication skills in both Bengali and English.

Job Location

Dhaka

Compensation & Other Benefits

• Provident fund
• Gratuity
• Yearly Salary Review Base on Performance
• Festival Bonus: 2
• Leave Encashment
• Weekly 2 holidays

Job Qualification

• LL.B. (Hons) & LL.M. from a reputed local or foreign university.