Legal Officer (Part Time Contractual)

Job Description

Title: Legal Officer (Part Time Contractual)

Company Name: Max Social Enterprise Ltd.

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Multinational Companies

• Bachelor of Law (LLB)
• Master of Law (LLM)

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university

• Master of Laws (LLM) will be an added advantage

• Enrollment with the Bangladesh Bar Council is preferred

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Multinational Companies

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in legal practice, corporate law, or with NGOs/private organizations

• Practical experience in contract drafting, labor law, company law, and compliance matters

• Experience working with development organizations will be an advantage

Additional Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of Bangladeshi laws and legal procedures

• Excellent drafting and communication skills in both Bangla and English

• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in MS Office applications

Max Social Enterprise Ltd (MSE) is dedicated to creating a future in Bangladesh without a water crisis. Our mission is to ensure that every person, regardless of gender, age, wealth, or location, has safe, sufficient, and affordable water delivered directly to their homes. We are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of people in Bangladesh. Max Tap Water connects households to supply safe and affordable water at home in the southern coastal areas of Bangladesh. Max Tap Water is a 99% Dutch owned company. Each water grid covers around 80 households in rural and peri-urban locations. Our grids are technically simple in design and materials are locally sourced. By providing safe domestic water, Max Tap Water reduces the incidence of water-borne diseases in families and reduces the burden of water collection, especially for women and girls.

Role Description: This is a part time contractual position in Dhaka. MSE invites applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Legal Officer (Contractual) at its Dhaka office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and support on organizational, contractual, and regulatory matters

• Draft, review, and vet contracts, agreements, MoUs, deeds, notices, and legal documents

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations of Bangladesh

• Handle legal correspondence and represent the organization in courts, tribunals, and other legal forums when required

• Liaise with external lawyers, law enforcement agencies, and regulatory authorities

• Support management in dispute resolution, risk mitigation, and legal compliance

• Maintain proper records of all legal documents and case files

• Perform any other legal tasks assigned by management