Title: Research Associate (Corporate & Employment)
Company Name: Mahbub & Company
Vacancy: 03
Age: 24 to 32 years
Job Location: Dhaka (Dhanmondi)
Salary: Negotiable
Experience:
Strong legal research skills — Essential
Ability to independently conduct statutory, case-law, regulatory, and comparative legal research
Ability to analyse legal issues and identify and apply relevant legal authorities and precedents
Excellent legal writing and communication skills in both English and Bengali
Strong English–Bengali and Bengali–English translation skills
Excellent attention to detail and ability to exercise sound judgment
Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office and other digital tools/platforms
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Strong interest in corporate law, employment law, legal research, and advisory practice-
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a legal team
Mahbub & Company is inviting applications for 3(three) paid Research Associate positions in its Corporate & Employment Department and the Corporate Secretarial Department.
The position offers an excellent opportunity to work directly and closely with the firm’s Partners and Associates and gain practical exposure to legal research, corporate advisory, employment law, regulatory compliance, legal drafting, etc.
A significant part of the role will involve legal research and legal analysis. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to identify relevant legal authorities, analyse legal issues, and prepare clear, well-structured research materials to support the firm’s ongoing matters.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive legal research on applicable statutes, rules, regulations, case law, judicial decisions, circulars, notifications, and other relevant legal authorities.
Research and analyse corporate, commercial, employment, labour, and regulatory legal issues.
Identify relevant precedents and judicial authorities and assess their applicability to specific legal issues.
Prepare legal research notes, case summaries, legal memoranda, opinions, and other research-based materials.
Assist Partners and Associates in providing legal advice and corporate and employment-related advisory services.
Assist with the drafting, reviewing, and vetting of contracts, agreements, employment documents, corporate documents, notices, letters, and other legal instruments.
Conduct research concerning corporate compliance, employment policies, labour and employment regulations, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Monitor and research relevant changes in legislation, regulations, judicial decisions, and regulatory practices.
Assist in preparing materials for client meetings, consultations, and legal advisory work.
Support Partners and Associates in day-to-day legal and research assignments.
Perform other legal research, drafting, analytical, and any other tasks as may be assigned.