Aarong is Bangladesh's most popular lifestyle retail chain. This ethical brand began in 1978 as a humble means to empower rural artisans to rise above poverty. Today, with 21 retail stores across Bangladesh and over 100 fashion and lifestyle product lines, Aarong supports 65,000 artisans with fair terms of trade. Revolutionising the retail industry with high standards for quality and artistry, this iconic brand blends the traditional with the contemporary in ways that never cease to win consumer appeal both at home and abroad.

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify and analyze Legal and Compliance issues of the organization to ensure smooth operations and partnering with the concern authorities, including government institutions
• Monitor, guide, and proactively assist in all activities across businesses that require compliance and legal feedback
• Prepare, negotiate and finalize legal contracts/agreements/documents, including MOUs, to ensure alignment with government laws, and internal policies
• Ensure appropriate risk control strategies and offer diligent guidance on the potential legal issues
• Manage all licenses and certificates such as trade, factory, fire, environment, chemical, etc. and ensure these remain up to date.
• Handle and manage all kinds of civil, criminal, labor court, national consumer bureau, mobile court, etc. related cases/issues and ensure closing the same in favor of the organization.
• Maintain an adequate liaison and relationship with the stakeholders, including the government institutes
• Provide regular and timely legal advice, statutory updates, etc. to the business heads/management
• Ensure proper documentation of all kinds of deeds, contracts, licenses, documents, etc.

Education:

• A Bachelor Degree (preferably in Law) from any reputed university

Experience:

• 5-7 years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of labor act and company law
• Skilled in the negotiation of contract terms and assessment of contractual risk
• Experience in dealing with Government institutions, courts, etc.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Salary: As per company policy

Benefits: Provident Fund, Gratuity, Festival Bonus, Yearly Performance Bonus, Health & Life Insurance, and others as per company policy

Job Location: Dhaka

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You may send your updated CV to career.aarong@brac.net mentioning the name of the position in the subject line.

Application Deadline: October 28, 2020

BRAC believes every one of its employees, suppliers, downstream partners, visitors, clients and community including children, youth and vulnerable adults that come into contact regardless of age, race, religion, gender, disability or ethnic origin has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation. We guarantee assessment of candidates with disabilities who meet the essential requirements. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and Will do everything possible to ensure that those who are suitable to work within our values and beliefs are recruited to work for us. Any personal persuasion will result in disqualification of candidature.