Strategic Legal Advisor

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Legal Advisor to join our team. As a key member of our legal department, you will play a critical role in providing strategic legal advice and guidance to support our organization's goals and objectives.

Job Description

The successful candidate will have a strong background in employment law, risk mitigation, compliance, and contracts. You will be responsible for providing timely and practical legal guidance during cross-functional projects and strategic decisions. Additionally, you will develop and manage a roster of external counsel across multiple jurisdictions and practice areas, ensuring availability of specialist legal services on short notice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide periodic analysis of the changing legal landscape, particularly in areas such as employment laws, data privacy laws, and related regulations;
• Collaborate with relevant teams to conduct cost and feasibility assessments for each option to support informed and effective decision-making;
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations;
• Manage litigation trackers and prepare updates for leadership;
• Conduct legal training sessions, Q&A forums, awareness workshops, and induction sessions for new employees as required.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A LLB (Bachelor of Laws) degree from a recognized university;
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in in-house legal counsel/compliance roles and/or as an associate in a corporate law firm with significant exposure to employment law, risk mitigation, compliance, IP, contracts, non-profit, and regulatory compliance in Bangladesh;
• Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills, especially contract drafting and review skills;
• Knowledge of corporate, contract, intellectual property, data protection, non-profit/NGO, and employment laws;
• Experience with contract management systems and legal tech tools preferred;
• Maintains a well-developed network within the legal profession, cultivated over at least three years, with a proven ability to engage external counsel, industry bodies, and peer legal professionals to support business needs.

What We Offer

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume and cover letter in one PDF document to apply for this exciting opportunity.