Title: Junior Counsel
Company Name: Multinational Company
Vacancy: --
Age: At least 24 years
Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh
Salary: Tk. 30000 - 40000 (Monthly)
Experience:
Strong knowledge of the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006 and Bangladesh Labour Rules, 2015, Bangladesh EPZ Labour Act, 2019 and Bangladesh EPZ Labour Rules 2022.Sound understanding of disciplinary procedures, domestic inquiries, misconduct investigations, and termination processes.
Provide legal advice on the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006, Bangladesh Labour Rules, 2015, EPZ Labour Act (where applicable), and other relevant employment laws.
Advise management on disciplinary matters, including misconduct investigations, domestic inquiries, show cause notices, suspension, dismissal, termination, retrenchment, and settlement procedures.
Draft, review, and vet employment contracts, agreements, policies, SOPs, commercial agreements, service contracts, NDAs and other legal documents.
Support litigation management by coordinating with external legal counsel and maintaining records of court cases.
Liaise with government authorities including the Department of Labour, Labour Courts, Police, Industrial Police, BKMEA/BGMEA, BEPZA and other regulatory agencies.
Represent the Company during meetings with government authorities and assist in inspections, investigations, and dispute resolution processes.
Assist in handling labour disputes, worker grievances, industrial relations matters, and trade union-related issues.
Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions on employment, corporate, and commercial matters.
Support corporate governance and company secretarial activities as required.
Monitor legal developments and advise management on legislative and regulatory changes.
Conduct legal and compliance awareness sessions for management and employees when required.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure legal compliance across business operations.
Perform any other legal and compliance duties assigned by management.