Job purpose

Legal and Compliance Lawyer position is to ensure that organisational activities and operations are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organisational policies and procedures. The role is responsible for providing legal support, managing litigation, assessing legal risks, financial recovery or results favourable to the organisation, and promoting a culture of compliance across the organisation. The position aims to protect the organisation’s legal interests, minimise legal exposure, and ensure ethical practices in alignment with organisational values.

About the role

BRAC is a development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential. Working at BRAC is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world; we are building it. Join us to find the way.

The Legal & Compliance Lawyer will ensure that organisational activities and operations are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organisational policies and procedures. The role is responsible for providing legal support, managing litigation, assessing legal risks, financial recovery or results favourable to the organisation, and promoting a culture of compliance across the organisation. This position aims to protect the organisation’s legal interests, minimise legal exposure, and ensure ethical practices in alignment with organisational values.

Key Responsibilities:

● Prepare and manage litigation of cheque dishonours under the Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act, from filing to recovery.

● Conduct legal research, draft and review of pleadings, affidavits, settlements and other legal documents on any criminal and civil litigation processes of lower court (including tribunals, special courts, other forums) compliant with applicable procedures and evidentiary standards.

● Ensure timely submission of required legal documents and litigation documents and reports to relevant courts, tribunals, forums or authorities.

● Provide legal support and assistance on applications, claims and disputes before tribunals, special courts, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

● Monitor litigation and dispute resolution timelines and ensure timely filing of documents and appearances by external lawyers and organisation representatives.

● Monitor employment related litigation and provide support required.

● Provide relevant and timely support in appeals, reviews and revisions, including at the Supreme Court of Bangladesh.

● Prepare legal assessments on potential and ongoing litigation for practical and lawful recovery or results in favour of the organisation.

● Arrange meetings, prepare minutes, report accordingly and ensure follow-up of decisions.

● Maintain and update litigation files, databases, registers, diaries and records up to date.

● Maintain complete and accurate financial records related to work and office.

● Maintain liaison and follow-up activities and monitor performance of Panel Lawyers.

● Visit courts, tribunals, arbitration, govt. offices, law chambers, other organisation offices and other places, if necessary for performance of tasks.

● Provide reports, as directed or requested and promptly inform and follow instructions regarding all tasks.

● Understand and ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedure and values.

● Keep up to date with laws and regulations.

● Any other task assigned by supervisors.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

● Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who come into contact with the organisation and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programme's goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.

● Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

● Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.

Additional Job Requirements:

● Excellent understanding of the legal system, litigation, dispute resolution processes, and available remedies in Bangladesh.

● Strong knowledge of laws related to negotiable instruments, criminal and civil procedures, evidence, employment, contract, commercial, administrative, consumer right and special laws.

● Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Bangla typing.

● Ability to identify legal issues, analyse legal risks and propose best or alternative solutions to protect the organisation, with minimal costs.

● Good in drafting pleadings, preparing legal documents.

● Capable of assessing and mitigating legal, regulatory, reputational, and ethical risks.

Educational Requirements:

LL.B (Hons.) degree from an accredited university in Bangladesh with sound knowledge of the Bangladesh legal and justice system, Negotiable Instrument Act, Penal Code, Civil & Criminal Procedure, Evidence Act, Specific Relief Act, Limitation Act, Contract Act, Consumer Right Protection Act, Business/Commercial law, women legal protection laws, cyber laws, legal drafting and conveyancing.

Experience Requirements:

One year legal practice in court is preferrable.

Benefits:

Festival Bonus, Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Health and Life Insurance, Maternity/ Paternity Leave, and others as per policy.

This position is open to Bangladeshi nationals only. Selected candidates will have to go through a rigorous reference and background checking process, which may include police verification. BRAC does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.

Key responsibilities

Prepare and manage litigation of cheque dishonours under the Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act, from filing to recovery.
Conduct legal research, draft and review of pleadings, affidavits, settlements and other legal documents on any criminal and civil litigation processes of lower court (including tribunals, special courts, other forums) compliant with applicable procedures and evidentiary standards.
Ensure timely submission of required legal documents and litigation documents and reports to relevant courts, tribunals, forums or authorities.
Provide legal support and assistance on applications, claims and disputes before tribunals, special courts, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
Monitor litigation and dispute resolution timelines and ensure timely filing of documents and appearances by external lawyers and organisation representatives.
Monitor employment related litigation and provide support required.
Give relevant and timely support in appeals, reviews and revisions, including at the Supreme Court of Bangladesh.
Prepare legal assessments on potential and ongoing litigation for practical and lawful recovery or results in favour of the organisation.
Arrange meetings, prepare minutes, report accordingly and ensure follow-up of decisions.
Maintain and update litigation files, databases, registers, diaries and records up to date.
Maintain complete and accurate financial records related to work and office.
Maintain liaison and follow up activities and monitor performance of Panel Lawyers.
Visit courts, tribunals, arbitration, govt. offices, law chambers, other organisation offices and other places, if necessary for performance of tasks.
Provide reports, as directed or requested.
Promptly inform and follow instructions of supervisors regarding all work.
Understand and ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedure and values.
Keep up to date with laws and regulations.
Any other task assigned by supervisors.

Required knowledge

Excellent understanding of the legal system, litigation, dispute resolution processes, and available remedies in Bangladesh.
Strong knowledge of laws related to negotiable instruments, criminal and civil procedures, evidence, employment, contract, commercial, administrative, consumer right and special laws.
Good ability to find sources of laws and regulations, methods of legal research, and statutory interpretation.

Required skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Bangla typing.
Strong communication skills in both Bangla and English (spoken, reading, and writing).
Ability to identify legal issues, analyse legal risks and propose best or alternative solutions to protect the organisation, with minimal costs.
Good in drafting pleadings, preparing legal documents.
Capable of assessing and mitigating legal, regulatory, reputational, and ethical risks.
Excellent attention to detail and researching information.
Independently updating and maintaining relevant legal knowledge.

Required competencies

Legal professional ethics, integrity and maintaining confidentiality
Accountability, reliability and proactivity
Self-management and time management
Critical legal analytical thinking and problem-solving
Negotiation and persuasion skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Adaptability, learning agility, flexibility
Active listening
Commitment to self continuous learning and development

Additional requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Bangla typing.
Strong communication skills in both Bangla and English (spoken, reading, and writing).
Ability to identify legal issues, analyse legal risks and propose best or alternative solutions to protect the organisation, with minimal costs.
Good in drafting pleadings, preparing legal documents.
Capable of assessing and mitigating legal, regulatory, reputational, and ethical risks.
Excellent attention to detail and researching information.
Independently updating and maintaining relevant legal knowledge.

Excellent understanding of the legal system, litigation, dispute resolution processes, and available remedies in Bangladesh.
Strong knowledge of laws related to negotiable instruments, criminal and civil procedures, evidence, employment, contract, commercial, administrative, consumer right and special laws.
Good ability to find sources of laws and regulations, methods of legal research, and statutory interpretation.

Legal professional ethics, integrity and maintaining confidentiality
Accountability, reliability and proactivity
Self-management and time management
Critical legal analytical thinking and problem-solving
Negotiation and persuasion skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Adaptability, learning agility, flexibility
Active listening
Commitment to self continuous learning and development

Education

Experience

One year legal practice in court is preferrable.

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