Legal Manager

About PalmPay

PalmPay is a leading neobank and fintech platform scaling financial inclusion across emerging markets. With over 40 million users, we are building a digital financial ecosystem that empowers individuals and businesses through accessible, easy-to-use, and rewarding financial services.

Operating in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and the Philippines, PalmPay has been recognised by CNBC as one of the Top 300 Global Fintech Companies and ranked #2 overall and #1 in financial services on the Financial Times' Africa's Fastest Growing Companies 2025 list.

Position Overview

PalmPay is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Manager to support and manage the company's legal affairs in Bangladesh. This role will be responsible for contract management, legal advisory, regulatory support, dispute handling, and ensuring legal compliance across PalmPay's fintech operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in corporate and commercial law, exposure to fintech, banking, MFS/PSP, or technology-driven businesses, and the ability to execute legal matters independently while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders.

Key ResponsibilitiesCorporate & Commercial Legal Support

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor, merchant, partnership, and service agreements.

• Provide legal advice and support to business, finance, HR, product, and operations teams on day-to-day legal matters.

• Ensure contracts and business practices align with applicable laws and company policies.

Regulatory & Compliance Support

• Support compliance with applicable Bangladesh laws, regulations, and guidelines relevant to fintech, MFS/PSP, data protection, and consumer protection.

• Assist in regulatory communications and documentation with authorities such as Bangladesh Bank, MRA, NBR, and other government bodies.

• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise management on potential business impact.

Dispute Management & Risk Mitigation

• Handle legal disputes, claims, notices, and litigation matters, coordinating with external law firms where required.

• Identify legal risks and propose practical risk mitigation strategies to protect the company's interests.

• Support internal investigations and compliance reviews when necessary.

Legal Governance & Documentation

• Maintain proper legal documentation, contract repositories, and compliance records.

• Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and due diligence exercises.

• Assist in developing and updating internal legal policies, SOPs, and guidelines.

Training & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Conduct basic legal awareness and contract training for internal teams.

• Act as a key legal point of contact for internal stakeholders and external partners.

• Support the Head of Legal on strategic legal initiatives and special projects.

Required Qualifications & ExperienceEducation & Certification

• LL.B and LL.M are mandatory.

• BPTC (Bar Professional Training Course) is preferred.

• Must be a licensed Advocate enrolled with the Bangladesh Bar Council.

• Eligibility to practice in the Bangladesh Supreme Court (High Court Division) is strongly preferred.

Experience

• 7+ years of post-qualification experience in corporate legal practice or in-house legal roles.

• Prior experience in fintech, banking, MFS/PSP, telecom, or multinational companies is highly preferred.

• Hands-on experience in contract drafting, legal advisory, and regulatory support.

• Exposure to litigation management and regulatory compliance is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong legal analysis and drafting skills.

• High attention to detail with strong execution capability.

• Excellent communication skills in Bangla and English.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Festival bonuses and mobile/internet allowance

• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing global fintech environment

• Career development and leadership exposure

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