Contract Manager

Job Description

Title: Contract Manager

Company Name: Akij Wellness Ltd

Vacancy: --

Age: 30 to 40 years

Job Location: Dhaka, Gazipur

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Toiletries

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Law

• Membership with the Bangladesh Bar Council (if applicable) is a plus.

• At least 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Toiletries

• Age 30 to 40 years

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

• Draft, vet, and finalize contracts, purchase agreements, service level agreements (SLAs), NDAs, lease agreements, and vendor/supplier contracts for the factory.

• Lead or support commercial negotiations with vendors, contractors, and service providers to secure favourable terms, pricing, and risk allocation.

• Standardize contract templates and clause libraries across departments to ensure consistency and reduce legal exposure.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Review all contracts for compliance with Bangladeshi law (Contract Act 1872, Companies Act, Sale of Goods Act, and applicable labour/environmental regulations) and Akij Group's internal policies.

• Identify, flag, and mitigate legal and financial risks in contract terms (liability, indemnity, penalty, termination, force majeure clauses).

• Coordinate with the Legal, Finance, and Compliance teams on regulatory or buyer-audit requirements affecting contractual obligations.

Contract Administration & Lifecycle Management

• Maintain a centralized contract repository/tracker recording key dates, renewal timelines, obligations, and expiry alerts.

• Monitor vendor and contractor performance against agreed SLAs/KPIs and escalate non-compliance.

• Manage contract renewals, amendments, extensions, and terminations in a timely manner to avoid lapses or automatic renewals unfavorable to the company.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with Procurement, Finance, Production, and Admin departments to understand contracting needs and translate them into legally sound agreements.

• Act as the primary point of contact for contract-related queries and disputes between the factory and external parties.

• Support senior management and factory leadership with contract-related reporting, summaries, and risk briefings.

Dispute Resolution

• Support resolution of contractual disputes through negotiation; coordinate with external legal counsel where litigation or arbitration is required.

• Maintain documentation and evidence trails to support the company's position in any contractual dispute.

• Provident fund,Medical allowance,Gratuity
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2