Manager, Legal

Job Description

Title: Manager, Legal

Company Name: ACI PLC

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• 7 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Law Firm, Real Estate, Property Management & Preservation Services

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

• LLB or LLM from a recognised university; enrolment with the Bangladesh Bar Council is mandatory

• 7 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Law Firm, Real Estate, Property Management & Preservation Services

• 7-10 years of post-qualification legal experience, with a significant portion in property/real estate law

• Strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law; hands-on experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts

ACI Properties Limited is building its next phase of growth, anchored in premium property management and a portfolio of digital-first ventures. We are seeking a seasoned Manager, Legal to serve as the designated in-house legal counsel for ACI Properties Ltd. and its associated digital entities.

The Manager, Legal, will be the organization`s primary legal resource: advising the leadership team on property transactions, regulatory compliance, commercial contracts, corporate governance, and risk. The role demands someone equally comfortable reviewing a land deed and structuring agreements for a SaaS or digital commerce entity

• Reports to: Director of Corporate Affairs

What You Will Do

• Lead all legal due diligence for land acquisition, property development, and asset transactions.

• Draft, review, and negotiate sale agreements, MoUs, JV agreements, lease deeds, and power of attorney documents.

• Ensure clear title chain; identify and resolve encumbrances, mutations, and ownership disputes.

• Manage relationships with sub-registrar offices, RAJUK, City Corporation, and relevant land administration authorities.

• Handle property litigation including eviction proceedings, title disputes, and execution matters - coordinating with external advocates as needed.

• Support ACI PLC company secretary in maintaining statutory registers, board resolutions, and filing obligations under the Companies Act

• Provide legal support for ACI Properties and any future digital ventures including platform terms, privacy policies, and digital commerce compliance.

• Structure and review franchise, licensing, and distribution arrangements.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant Bangladesh laws - Companies Act, Land Registration Act, Transfer of Property Act, Contract Act, Consumer Rights Protection Act, Digital Security Act, and sector-specific regulations.

• Liaise with RJSC, NBR, BIDA, and other regulatory bodies on filings, approvals, and compliance matters.

• Maintain compliance calendar; flag regulatory changes with business impact analysis.

• Manage all ongoing and anticipated litigation - civil, commercial, and regulatory.

• Appoint, brief, and supervise external legal counsel; review court submissions and track case progress.

• Structure legal frameworks for digital service launches e-commerce terms, travel booking conditions, user data

• policies, refund and dispute policies

• Review intellectual property matters: trademark registration, software licensing, domain and brand protection

What You Bring

• Demonstrated track record of handling complex land transactions, title due diligence, and property litigation in Bangladesh

• Familiarity with RAJUK, City Corporation, sub-registry, and land administration processes

• Ability to work independently as the primary in-house counsel with minimal external support

• Prior experience as in-house counsel in a property developer, diversified conglomerate, or financial institution

• Exposure to digital business legal structures - e-commerce, SaaS, OTA, fintech, or healthcare IT Experience supporting investor transactions, due diligence rooms, or M&A documentation

• Working knowledge of English legal drafting to the standard expected by international counterparts