DEPARTMENT HEAD, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATION (IP & TMT)

Job Description

Title: DEPARTMENT HEAD, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATION (IP & TMT)

Company Name: RAHMAN'S CHAMBERS, Barristers & Advocates

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 32 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Motijheel)

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Law Firm

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

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

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

• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Law Firm

• Age At least 32 years

• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of broad experience in the area of Intellectual Property & Technology, Media and Telecommunication.

• Expertise: Proven experience handling matters before the Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT), Copyright Office, District Court, and High Court. Must have hands-on experience dealing with Trademarks, Patents & Copyright Enforcement, Intellectual Property Litigation, Technology Transfer & Software Licensing, Data Protection & Cybersecurity, Telecommunication Regulations, Media & Broadcasting Laws, and E-Commerce Disputes

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.

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 Intellectual Property & Technology, Media and Telecommunication. Operating out of our Motijheel office, this is a pivotal 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 Intellectual property & technology, media and telecommunication department.

• 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 9:15 AM to 7:00 PM, and Saturdays from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

• 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.