Legal & Compliance Officer

Job Description

Title: Legal & Compliance Officer

Company Name: JSK Group

Vacancy: 1

Age: At least 18 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

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

• LL.B (Honours) from a recognized university.

• LL.M will be preferred.

• Bangladesh Bar Council Enrolment/Advocate will be an added advantage.

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

• Age At least 18 years

• Practical experience working under a Senior Advocate/Lawyer will be preferred.

• Experience in Corporate Legal Department or reputed Company will be highly preferred.

• Fresh candidates with strong practical legal knowledge may also be considered.

• Strong practical knowledge of Land & Property Law.

• Good understanding of land records including CS, SA, RS and BS Khatian.

• Knowledge of Mutation/Namejari, Land Development Tax/Khajna, Mouza Map, Deed and Registration.

• Knowledge of Tax, VAT and corporate compliance will be preferred.

• Excellent legal drafting and documentation skills.

• Good command of Bangla and English.

• Good communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and handle confidential matters professionally.

• Willingness to visit courts, land offices, government offices and other relevant authorities when required.

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and general office applications.

Job Context

JSK Group is looking for a competent, proactive and responsible Legal & Compliance Officer to handle the company’s legal affairs, land & property matters, taxation-related legal issues and regulatory compliance.

Job Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day legal affairs of the company.

• Draft, review and vet agreements, contracts, deeds, undertakings, legal notices and other legal documents.

• Conduct legal due diligence and verification of land and property documents.

• Handle land-related matters including Khatian, Mutation/Namejari, DCR, Khajna/Land Development Tax, Mouza Map and other land records.

• Coordinate with Sub-Registry Office, Land Office, AC Land Office, DC Office, Courts and other government authorities.

• Provide legal opinions on land, property, contractual and corporate matters.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and government regulations.

• Handle tax-related legal and compliance matters and coordinate with relevant departments/professionals when required.

• Coordinate with external lawyers, law firms and advocates regarding litigation and other legal matters.

• Maintain proper records of legal documents, cases, notices, agreements and compliance matters.

• Assist management in minimizing legal and regulatory risks.

• Perform any other legal and compliance responsibilities assigned by management.

• Salary review as per company policy.

• Performance-based benefits/incentives may be provided.

• Other facilities as per company policy.