Assistant General Manager (AGM) – Real Estate & Legal

Job Description

Title: Assistant General Manager (AGM) – Real Estate & Legal

Company Name: A Reputed Group of Company

Vacancy: 01

Age: 32 to 45 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 10 to 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (Light Engineering and Heavy Industry), Garments, Electronic Equipment/Home Appliances, Jute Goods/ Jute Yarn, Battery, Storage cell

LL.B. from a recognized university.

LL.M. preferred.

Enrollment with the Bangladesh Bar Council will be an added advantage.

Experience working with leading real estate developers in Bangladesh is preferred.

• 10 to 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (Light Engineering and Heavy Industry), Garments, Electronic Equipment/Home Appliances, Jute Goods/ Jute Yarn, Battery, Storage cell

• Age 32 to 45 years

• Bangladesh land laws and property registration procedures.

• RAJUK rules and approval processes.

• Companies Act, Contract Act, Transfer of Property Act, Registration Act, Stamp Act, and Labour Act.

• Real estate documentation and land due diligence.

• Litigation management.

• Regulatory compliance and government liaison.

1. Land Acquisition & Due Diligence

• Identify and evaluate land acquisition opportunities.

• Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence before land acquisition.

• Verify ownership, title, possession, encumbrances, and succession of land.

• Examine and verify:

o    CS, SA, RS, BS/BRS Khatian

o    Mouza Maps

o    Mutation Records (Namjari)

o    Porcha

o    Land Development Tax Receipts

o    Chain of Title Documents

o    Non-Encumbrance Status

• Coordinate with survey teams for physical verification of land.

• Assess legal risks relating to disputed or vested properties.

2. Legal Documentation

• Draft, review, negotiate, and vet:

  • Deed of Agreement

  • Agreement for Sale

  • Sale Deed

  • Power of Attorney

  • Joint Venture (JV) Agreement

  • Development Agreement

  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

  • Lease Agreement

  • Vendor & Contractor Agreements

  • Consultancy Agreements

  • Employment-related legal documents

  • Legal Notices and Replies

• Ensure all agreements adequately protect the company's interests.

3. Registration & Land Management

• Supervise registration of deeds at the Sub-Registrar Office.

• Manage mutation (Namjari) processes.

• Coordinate land record corrections where necessary.

• Ensure timely payment of land development tax.

• Process partition, inheritance, and succession-related documentation.

• Maintain complete legal records and document repositories.

4. Regulatory Liaison

Coordinate with:

• RAJUK

• Ministry of Housing & Public Works

• Deputy Commissioner's (DC) Office

• Assistant Commissioner's (Land) Office

• Land Registry Offices

• City Corporations

• Municipal Authorities

• National Board of Revenue (NBR)

• Utility service providers

• Other government and regulatory agencies

Obtain and monitor:

• Layout approvals

• Building plan approvals

• Land use clearances

• Development permissions

• Registration certificates

• Tax-related compliance

5. Litigation Management

• Handle civil, criminal, writ, land, commercial, and consumer litigation.

• Coordinate with panel lawyers and external legal advisors.

• Prepare legal briefs and supporting documents.

• Attend courts, tribunals, and government hearings as required.

• Monitor case status and ensure timely follow-up.

• Maintain litigation databases and periodic reports.

6. Corporate Legal Affairs

• Provide legal opinions on business decisions.

• Advise management on legal and regulatory risks.

• Review company policies from a legal perspective.

• Support company secretarial matters when required.

• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and other applicable laws.

7. Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with:

• Registration Act

• Transfer of Property Act

• Stamp Act

• Companies Act

• Contract Act

• Land Registration Rules

• Building Construction Rules

• Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC)

• Environmental regulations

• Labour laws

• VAT and Tax regulations relevant to real estate

Develop legal risk mitigation strategies and ensure implementation across projects.

8. Project Legal Support

• Support project teams during land acquisition and project development.

• Review customer booking forms and sale documentation.

• Resolve legal issues affecting project implementation.

• Assist the Sales team with customer documentation and registrations.

9. Stakeholder Management

• Maintain strong relationships with landowners, government officials, lawyers, consultants, and regulatory authorities.

• Negotiate settlements and resolve land disputes amicably whenever possible.

10. Leadership & Administration

• Lead and supervise the Legal & Land Department.

• Develop departmental SOPs and compliance procedures.

• Mentor Legal Officers, Executives, and Land Officers.

• Monitor departmental KPIs and operational efficiency.

• Prepare monthly legal and land acquisition reports for management.

• Provident fund,Mobile bill
• Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
• Festival Bonus: 2

As per company policy.