Principal Officer - Law

Job Description

Title: Principal Officer - Law

Company Name: A Joint Venture Financial Institution (NBFI)

Vacancy: --

Location: Dhaka

Published: 1 Jul 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor of Law (LLB), Master of Law (LLM)
∎ LLB (Honrs.), and LLM from a reputed university.
∎ LLB (Honrs.), and LLM from a reputed university.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age maximum 32 years as on 15 July 2025.
∎ Must be a team player with good interpersonal skills.
∎ Good verbal and written communication capability in Bangla and English.
∎ Sound knowledge and Competence in MS Office.
∎ Experience in the legal department of any NBFIs/Bank would be an added advantage, and
∎ Membership of the Bar Council (enlisted as lawyer) is preferred.
∎ Age maximum 32 years as on 15 July 2025.
∎ Must be a team player with good interpersonal skills.
∎ Good verbal and written communication capability in Bangla and English.
∎ Sound knowledge and Competence in MS Office.
∎ Experience:
∎ Experience in the legal department of any NBFIs/Bank would be an added advantage, and
∎ Membership of the Bar Council (enlisted as lawyer) is preferred.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Legal Compliance: Ensuring that the company complies with all relevant laws, and guidelines set forth by regulatory authorities. Attending various govt. land offices for execution/discharge of mortgage, mutation, and others.
∎ Contract Management: Drafting, and vetting various legal documents to protect the interests of the company and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
∎ Litigation Management: Managing legal disputes, including coordinating with external legal counsel, preparing legal documents, and representing the company in court proceedings when necessary.
∎ Due Diligence: Conducting legal due diligence on potential business transactions, or investments to identify and assess any legal risks or liabilities associated with these transactions.
∎ Regulatory Compliance: Monitoring changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards relevant to the finance industry, and Reporting to regulatory authorities including Bangladesh Bank & others.
∎ Record-Keeping: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of legal documents, contracts, correspondence, and other legal matters.
∎ Assist the Head of Legal and other managers on any legal matters related to the Company.
∎ Vetting all land-related documents including chain of ownership.
∎ A Joint Venture Financial Institution (NBFI) invites application from qualified persons for the position of Principal Officer-Law at its Corporate Head Office in Dhaka:
∎ Job Responsibilities:
∎ Legal Compliance: Ensuring that the company complies with all relevant laws, and guidelines set forth by regulatory authorities. Attending various govt. land offices for execution/discharge of mortgage, mutation, and others.
∎ Contract Management: Drafting, and vetting various legal documents to protect the interests of the company and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
∎ Litigation Management: Managing legal disputes, including coordinating with external legal counsel, preparing legal documents, and representing the company in court proceedings when necessary.
∎ Due Diligence: Conducting legal due diligence on potential business transactions, or investments to identify and assess any legal risks or liabilities associated with these transactions.
∎ Regulatory Compliance: Monitoring changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards relevant to the finance industry, and Reporting to regulatory authorities including Bangladesh Bank & others.
∎ Record-Keeping: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of legal documents, contracts, correspondence, and other legal matters.
∎ Assist the Head of Legal and other managers on any legal matters related to the Company.
∎ Vetting all land-related documents including chain of ownership.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Salary: BDT 427,392/- per year as per Company's rules.
∎ Other Benefits: Provident Fund, Gratuity, Festival & Performance Bonus, Leave Encashment, Medical and Group Life Insurance etc.
∎ Salary: BDT 427,392/- per year as per Company's rules.
∎ Other Benefits: Provident Fund, Gratuity, Festival & Performance Bonus, Leave Encashment, Medical and Group Life Insurance etc.

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka

Read Before Apply:

If you believe that you are the right person for this position, please send your Resume with recent passport-size photograph through e-mail at [email protected]

N.B.:

• Only short-listed candidates will be called for an interview.

• Any kind of persuasion will disqualify the candidate.

• The authority reserves the right to accept any or reject all applications without assigning any reason whatsoever.