Department Head, Dispute Resolution

Job Description

Title: Department Head, Dispute Resolution

Company Name: RAHMAN'S CHAMBERS, Barristers & Advocates

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 50 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Banani)

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Law Firm

• Bachelor of Law (LLB)
• Master of Law (LLM)

• At least 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Law Firm

• Age At least 50 years

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education: Strong academic background, holding an LLB and LLM (Must).

Bar Admission: Must be an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh.

Experience: A minimum of 15 years of broad experience in the area of Dispute Resolution and 5 years of proven experience specifically handling land-related matters.

Expertise: Proven experience handling matters in the Labour Court, District Court, and High Court. Must have hands-on experience dealing with, Fundamental Rights, Judicial Review & Writs, Financial Crimes & Negligence, Labour & Employment Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, Land, and Property Disputes, Banking & Finance Litigation.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong collaborative nature combined with the ability to be highly decisive.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Strong computer literacy and technological proficiency.

Special Preferences

Given the seniority and strategic importance of this role, we have the following preferences:

Seniority: Senior candidates (50+ years of age) are highly preferred.

Judicial Background: Strong preference will be given to candidates who are Retired Judges.

RAHMAN’S CHAMBERS Barristers & Advocates (Corporate & Commercial set of Chambers) is a highly regarded, friendly, and fully professional Corporate & Commercial set of Chambers. We operate under a strict equal opportunities policy and are committed to delivering exceptional legal services to our clients.

We are currently inviting applications from high-calibre, senior legal professionals to join our team as the Department Head of Dispute Resolution. Operating out of our Headquarters, this is a pivotal, predominantly desk-based leadership role requiring a candidate with a robust academic background, decisive leadership qualities, and an extensive track record in dispute resolution.

Key Responsibilities

Department Leadership: Supervise the overall operations and casework of the entire Dispute Resolution department.

Nature of Work: Please note this is a desk-based advisory and management role; direct court appearances will be required only on very rare occasions.

Team Management: Effectively lead, motivate, mentor, and manage a team of associates and paralegals.

Client Relations: Interact directly with the firm’s clients, acting as a trusted senior advisor and providing exceptional legal counsel.

Working Hours: Weekdays from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Saturdays from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

Location: Headquarters

RAHMAN’S CHAMBERS

Barristers & Advocates

Headquarters

Suite 5B, 4th Floor, Ataturk Tower

22, Kemal Ataturk Avenue

Banani C/A, Dhaka-1213.

Mob: 01788626815 (HR Manager)

Ph:(+880)9678662666

Remuneration: Salary shall be commensurate with the Chambers' policy covering different ranks and grades. Salary reviews are conducted every six months.

Benefits: Upon successful completion of a three-month probation period, the candidate will be entitled to a comprehensive benefits package, including, Yearly Bonus & Discretionary Performance Bonus, Gratuity & Provident Fund, Paid Holiday Leave & Sick Leave, Travel/Medical Allowance, Workers' Profit Participation Fund (WPPF), Limited Work-From-Home (WFH) policy.