Legal Associate – Litigation

Job Description

Title: Legal Associate – Litigation

Company Name: Mahbub & Company

Vacancy: --

Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ 2 to 5 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):Law Firm

Published: 2 Jun 2025

Education:
∎ Master of Law (LLM), Bachelor of Law (LLB)

Requirements:

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Represent clients before subordinate courts, tribunals, and regulatory authorities, including the preparation and presentation of pleadings, affidavits, and other legal documents.
∎ Conduct in-depth legal research and provide strategic input on matters involving civil, commercial, banking, and administrative law.
∎ Draft and review case files, witness statements, and legal opinions with a focus on procedural compliance and evidentiary standards.
∎ Maintain and update case files and litigation databases.
∎ Prepare regular litigation status reports for management and legal leadership.
∎ Coordinate with external law firms and advocates for case updates and strategy.
∎ Monitor litigation timelines and ensure timely filing of documents.
∎ Liaise with clients, witnesses, and court officials to ensure effective case management and timely progression of matters.
∎ Support senior associates and partners in trial preparation, hearings, and settlement negotiations.
∎ Qualifications:Enrolled as an Advocate with the Bangladesh Bar Council.2–5 years of experience in litigation, either in a law firm or in-house legal department LL.B. (Hons.) from a recognized university; additional LL.M. or Bar-at-Law (England & Wales) is an asset.Proven skills in legal drafting, statutory interpretation, and analysis of case law.Excellent communication, research, and organizational abilities.High standards of professional integrity, discretion, and commitment to ethical legal practice.
∎ Enrolled as an Advocate with the Bangladesh Bar Council.
∎ 2–5 years of experience in litigation, either in a law firm or in-house legal department LL.B. (Hons.) from a recognized university; additional LL.M. or Bar-at-Law (England & Wales) is an asset.
∎ Proven skills in legal drafting, statutory interpretation, and analysis of case law.
∎ Excellent communication, research, and organizational abilities.
∎ High standards of professional integrity, discretion, and commitment to ethical legal practice.
∎ Please note: This role does not involve representation before the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. Candidates seeking opportunities to appear before the Supreme Court are discouraged from applying.
∎ Mahbub & Company, a top-tier, full-service law firm based in Dhaka, is looking for Associate to work in the Litigation team.
∎ The desired Associate shall be primarily responsible for dealing with local litigation matters, including but not limited to:
∎ Key Responsibilities:
∎ Represent clients before subordinate courts, tribunals, and regulatory authorities, including the preparation and presentation of pleadings, affidavits, and other legal documents.
∎ Conduct in-depth legal research and provide strategic input on matters involving civil, commercial, banking, and administrative law.
∎ Draft and review case files, witness statements, and legal opinions with a focus on procedural compliance and evidentiary standards.
∎ Maintain and update case files and litigation databases.
∎ Prepare regular litigation status reports for management and legal leadership.
∎ Coordinate with external law firms and advocates for case updates and strategy.
∎ Monitor litigation timelines and ensure timely filing of documents.
∎ Liaise with clients, witnesses, and court officials to ensure effective case management and timely progression of matters.
∎ Support senior associates and partners in trial preparation, hearings, and settlement negotiations.
∎ Qualifications:
∎ Enrolled as an Advocate with the Bangladesh Bar Council.
∎ 2–5 years of experience in litigation, either in a law firm or in-house legal department LL.B. (Hons.) from a recognized university; additional LL.M. or Bar-at-Law (England & Wales) is an asset.
∎ Proven skills in legal drafting, statutory interpretation, and analysis of case law.
∎ Excellent communication, research, and organizational abilities.
∎ High standards of professional integrity, discretion, and commitment to ethical legal practice.

∎ Please note: This role does not involve representation before the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. Candidates seeking opportunities to appear before the Supreme Court are discouraged from applying.

Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ T/A, Over time allowance, Tour allowance
∎ Salary Review: Yearly
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
∎ Commission benefits as per company policy
∎ Commission benefits as per company policy

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka

Company Information:
∎ Mahbub & Company
∎ Flat E1, House 37, Road 12/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1209
∎ Mahbub & Company has a widespread litigation practice with a full-service corporate wing that has served local and international clients with success and repute for nearly two decades. With a dedicated team comprising of UK trained Barristers and qualified Advocates, Mahbub & Company is a client`s one-stop shop for legal assistance.

Mahbub & Company prides itself on modern, cutting-edge legal practice that breaks traditions and is client-oriented to the core. The firm`s expertise in corporate affairs lies at the heart of services giving impetus to its practice in commercial law, shipping, intellectual property, employment, tax and so on.

Mahbub & Company was established in 1994 under the name A.M. Mahbub Uddin & Associates under the leadership of A.M. Mahbub Uddin, Barrister-at-Law (Lincoln’s Inn, UK). Starting with a team of 5, the firm has now grown considerably to have specialists in the core practice areas of the firm.

The firm has made a name for itself in dispute resolution with a strong litigation practice in the Supreme Court and the District Courts of capital Dhaka and port-city Chittagong. The firm’s arbitration practice focuses on cross-border commercial disputes and disputes involving Government departments and is growing fast with wider awareness of alternative dispute resolution.

Mahbub & Company is the legal retainer of over 30 companies spread across the construction, energy, real-estate and shipping industries and acts as a full-service firm with a dedicated corporate team. Members of the firm have expertise in a wide range of areas of law and regularly participate in policy-level meetings on legislative reform.

Barrister Mahbub Uddin is a well-known and respected figure in the legal profession and currently the Secretary of the Supreme Court Bar Association and is a former elected member of the Bangladesh Bar Council, the highest regulatory body for lawyers in the country,.

Practice Areas:
- Administrative and Public
- Arbitration and Litigation
- Corporate and Commercial
- International Trade and Shipping
- Joint Ventures and Collaborations
- Labour and Employment
- Intellectual Property
- Real Estate
- Setting Up a Business
- Taxation

Address::
∎ Flat E1, House 37, Road 12/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1209
∎ Mahbub & Company has a widespread litigation practice with a full-service corporate wing that has served local and international clients with success and repute for nearly two decades. With a dedicated team comprising of UK trained Barristers and qualified Advocates, Mahbub & Company is a client`s one-stop shop for legal assistance.Mahbub & Company prides itself on modern, cutting-edge legal practice that breaks traditions and is client-oriented to the core. The firm`s expertise in corporate affairs lies at the heart of services giving impetus to its practice in commercial law, shipping, intellectual property, employment, tax and so on.Mahbub & Company was established in 1994 under the name A.M. Mahbub Uddin & Associates under the leadership of A.M. Mahbub Uddin, Barrister-at-Law (Lincoln’s Inn, UK). Starting with a team of 5, the firm has now grown considerably to have specialists in the core practice areas of the firm. The firm has made a name for itself in dispute resolution with a strong litigation practice in the Supreme Court and the District Courts of capital Dhaka and port-city Chittagong. The firm’s arbitration practice focuses on cross-border commercial disputes and disputes involving Government departments and is growing fast with wider awareness of alternative dispute resolution.Mahbub & Company is the legal retainer of over 30 companies spread across the construction, energy, real-estate and shipping industries and acts as a full-service firm with a dedicated corporate team. Members of the firm have expertise in a wide range of areas of law and regularly participate in policy-level meetings on legislative reform. Barrister Mahbub Uddin is a well-known and respected figure in the legal profession and currently the Secretary of the Supreme Court Bar Association and is a former elected member of the Bangladesh Bar Council, the highest regulatory body for lawyers in the country,. Practice Areas:- Administrative and Public- Arbitration and Litigation- Corporate and Commercial- International Trade and Shipping- Joint Ventures and Collaborations- Labour and Employment- Intellectual Property- Real Estate- Setting Up a Business - Taxation

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 17 Jun 2025

Category: Law/Legal

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