Junior Counsellor

Job Description

Title: Junior Counsellor

Company Name: Multinational Company

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 24 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 2 to 4 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• Bachelor of Law (LLB)

• 2 to 4 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• Age At least 24 years

• 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.