Deputy Manager-legal (Human Resources Department)

Job Description

Title: Deputy Manager-legal (Human Resources Department)

Company Name: BRAC University

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• 4 to 5 years

• Master of Law (LLM)

LL.M. (Master`s in Law) degree from a recognized university

• 4 to 5 years

• Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience in a law chamber and/or as an in-house legal professional

• Preference for experience in labor law, HR, or employment-related matters

• Working knowledge of Bangladesh labor and employment laws

• Professional conduct aligned with BRAC University`s values, attributes and culture

• Strong drafting, documentation, coordination, and communication skills

• Detail-oriented, methodical, adaptable, and responsive to change.

• High level of confidentiality and ability to collaborate across departments

BRAC University follows a liberal arts approach to education, which nurtures innovative ideas and gives new impetus to the field of tertiary education. It ensures a high quality of education and aims to meet the demands of contemporary times. BRACU is accredited by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by the Ministry of Education, Government of Bangladesh, which has established itself as one of the leading private universities in Bangladesh. The university plays an integral role in developing skilled graduates for a knowledge-based economy. We are searching for a competent candidate to add value to this role.

Job Location: BRAC University

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist supervisor by providing legal inputs on HR-related matters, including employment terms, disciplinary actions, and grievance management

• Support handling of employee grievances, disputes, and show-cause or disciplinary matters from a legal compliance perspective, in coordination with HR

• Review, vet, and assist in drafting Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), agreements, and contracts related to academic collaborations, research, training, consultancy, and HR-related services

• Assist in ensuring HR-related compliance with applicable labor laws, rules, and regulations, including the Labor Act and relevant employment-related provisions

• ▸ Assist in reviewing, updating, and implementing HR policies, manuals, and guidelines to ensure legal compliance

• Coordinate with external legal counsel on HR-related cases and disputes under the guidance of the supervisor

• Assist in planning and conducting legal awareness and basic legal training sessions for HR staff, faculty, and employees on HR-related laws, institutional policies, grievance procedures, and workplace compliance

• Support development of simple legal guidance materials, SOPs, or FAQs for HR and employees to promote legal awareness and risk prevention