General Manager – Legal & Land Affairs (Head of the Department)

Job Description

Title: General Manager – Legal & Land Affairs (Head of the Department)

Company Name: Kazi & Kazi Tea Estate Ltd.

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• 10 to 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Tea Garden

• Bachelor of Law (LLB)

• 10 to 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Tea Garden

• 10–15+ years of experience in legal and land management roles. Extensive experience in legal and land-related matters (preferably in large corporate/group of companies)

• Strong knowledge of land laws, property laws, and regulatory frameworks

• Experience in industries such as real estate, infrastructure, energy, or manufacturing is preferred

• Proven experience in handling litigation and land acquisition

Key Skills

• Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills

• In-depth knowledge of land acquisition and title due diligence

• Leadership and team management

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management

• Problem-solving and decision-making ability

• High ethical standards and integrity

Reporting To: CEO

Location: Dhaka (Frequently visit Panchagarh, Khulna & another district when required)

Job Summary

The General Manager – Legal & Land Affairs (Head of the Department) is responsible for overseeing all legal matters and land-related functions of the organization. This includes land acquisition, title verification, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, contract management, and liaison with government authorities. The role ensures that all land and legal activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and aligned with business objectives. He / She will report to CEO of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Land Management (60%)

• Lead land acquisition processes including identification, negotiation, and closure all over Bangladesh in major 6 districts

• Conduct due diligence and title verification of land parcels

• Ensure proper documentation, mutation, registration, and record-keeping

• Maintain professional liaison with RAJUK, Sub-Registry Offices, Land Offices (AC Land), and other regulatory bodies.

• Handle land-related disputes, encroachments, and claims

• Maintain land bank database and documentation system

• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, local authorities, and communities

• Represent the organization in legal and land-related negotiations

• Support cross-functional teams (projects, finance, operations)

• Ensure continuous development of team capabilities

• Ensure compliance with land laws, environmental regulations, zoning rules, etc.

• Ensure proper due diligence for all land and property transactions

• Advise management on legal risks, governance, and regulatory matters

• Liaise with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and local stakeholders

Legal Management (40%)

• Provide strategic legal support to senior management on corporate, commercial, and land-related matters

• Draft, review, and vet contracts, agreements, MOUs, leases, and legal documents all over Bangladesh in major 6 districts

• Manage litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution processes documents all over Bangladesh

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies documents all over Bangladesh

• Coordinate with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies

• Liaise with government authorities for approvals, permits, and clearances

• Monitor changes in laws and assess impact on business operations

• Ensure proper litigation, court cases, and coordinate with external legal counsel

• Maintain proper documentation and legal records across all SBUs

• Provide legal opinions to the Board and senior management on all legal matters

• Oversee and manage all litigation, Civil, criminal and writ cases

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: CEO

KPIs / Performance Indicators

• Successful land acquisition timelines

• Reduction in legal risks and disputes

• Compliance adherence rate

• Litigation success rate

• Cost optimization in legal processes

• Provident fund, Gratuity

• Salary Review: Yearly

• Festival Bonus: 2