Senior Officer/ Assistant Manager, Legal

Job Description

Vacancy

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Job Context

Assist the supervisor in managing the legal affairs and conduct research.

Job Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities / Input
• Under supervision of the supervisor, do any or all of the following:
• Draft and/or vet contracts, Agreements, MOUs, legal notices, replies, other notices, processes, trade letters, other letters, regulatory communications, other communications, etc. as and when required.
• Provide legal opinion to the company as and when required.
• Scrutinize legal documents and ensure that everything is in accordance with approved and prescribed formats.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and applicable guidelines at all times.
• Visit and complete tasks at different government offices.
• Manage and protect the Intellectual Property rights of the company.
• Liaise with external legal counsel as and when required.
• Prepare and circulate official meeting minutes.
• Responsibly conduct all assigned tasks in coordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Any other tasks assigned by the line manager/department head.

Employment Status

Full-time

Workplace

• Work at office

Educational Requirements

• LLB from a reputed local or foreign university with no 3rd Class. Barrister-at-Law or LL.M. will be an added advantage.

Experience Requirements

• 3 to 5 year(s)

Additional Requirements

• Age at least 27 years
• Both males and females are allowed to apply
• Job experience in relevant industry:
• 2-3 years’ experience of practicing in a reputed law firm or experience of working in a multinational/corporate environment.
• Enrolment as an Advocate of Bangladesh Bar Council.
• Key Skills:
• Excellent drafting, vetting and writing skills.
• Practical knowledge on contract law, labor law, banking law, commercial law, Company Law and basic court proceedings.
• Strong analytical ability and interpretation skill.
• Understanding of work strategies and convert them into actionable execution plan.
• Ability to communicate effectively when interacting with individuals/groups.
• Self-initiated learner.
• Ability to complete timely assignments despite frequent stressful, emergency or critical situation.
• Excellent command over both oral and written English and Bangla languages.
• Technical/Job Knowledge: Basic Computer Applications such as MS-word, excel, power point etc.
• Interpersonal/Managerial:
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to handle workload with patience and proven time management aptitude is essential.

Job Location

Dhaka

Job Qualification

• LLB from a reputed local or foreign university with no 3rd Class. Barrister-at-Law or LL.M. will be an added advantage.