Meena Bazar is one of the leaders among the retail super store chains in Bangladesh that offers wide range of high quality products and superior customer service to customers. Today, Meena Bazar is considered to be the industry benchmark for its continuous innovation, commitment to ensure quality and delightful service.

As an essential food provider Meena Bazar is proudly committed to bringing safe and hygienically handled food to the customers around the country by ensuring the authenticity of the source, controlled transportation, expert processing and attractive presentation. Meena Bazar is the first superstore to introduce home delivery service and e-commerce website in retail sector of Bangladesh. Currently, it is serving ten thousand customers each day with more than 8,000 products out of which over hundred products are produced/ processed by Meena Bazar itself.

At Meena Bazar, we take pride of our Human Resources, which differentiate us from others. To meet our current business expansion plan, we require qualified individual in the following positions:

Position: Executive/ Senior Executive, Legal & Compliance

The incumbent will report to Manager, Audit & Internal Control. S/he will be primarily responsible for:

  • Provide urgent legal assistance (GD filing, Mobile court handling, Product related issues, etc.) to the concerned department and the outlet managers for any legal complexities as per need.
  • Checking vendor registration forms and all relevant documents so that management can take decisions about vendor enlistment.
  • Draft and/or vet first contracts, Agreements, MOUs, legal notices, replies, other notices, processes, trade letters, other letters, regulatory communications, other communications, etc. as and when required.
  • Contact the listed vendor for products related issues such as Labeling, Manufacture and Expiry Date, Products License from BSTI, Import related documents of the said products.
  • Maintain Liaison with different govt. or regulatory bodies/ authorities.
  • Cross Checking all pending vendor forms and following up on the approval process.
  • Attend and arrange Vendor meetings with existing & new vendors.
  • Meeting with vendor for product-related issues such as packaging, certification mark, product quality, gondola rent-related agreements, lease agreement price negotiation, etc.
  • Joining monthly meetings of different government offices such as BSTI, Consumer Rights, Directorate of different Ministry, Pure food authority, City corporation authorities, etc.
  • Dealing consumer rights authorities for legal issues.
  • Meet & Contact Mobile Court Authority on different issues.
  • Analysis of different types of legal risk and taking necessary measures accordingly.
  • Provide legal recommendations to the higher management to avoid future legal complexities.
  • Any other task assigned by the reporting supervisor/management.

Required Skills:

  • Sound knowledge on Company Law, contract law, labor law, commercial law, local court for Retail Industry.
  • At least 2-4 years of job experience in practicing local laws of Bangladesh.
  • Excellent communication skills with the people of diverse backgrounds.
  • Manage time effectively and adapt quickly to change priorities.
  • Computer skills in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) & Outlook.
  • Able to work in a team and independently.
  • Positive attitude to visit the Outlets on regular basis.
  • Able to handle workload with patience and proven time management aptitude is essential.

Employment Status:

  • Full-time

Educational Requirements:

  • LL.B. (Hons) & LL.M. from a reputed local or foreign university.

Experience Requirements:

  • 2-4 year’s experience of practicing in a reputed law firm or experience of working in a multinational/corporate environment.

Additional Requirements:

  • Age at most 32 years.
  • Excellent vetting, drafting & writing skills.
  • Well understand of strategy of doing things.
  • Practical knowledge on Company law, contract law, labor law, commercial law, local court proceeding.
  • Excellent command over both oral and written English and Bangla languages.
  • Should have good communication skills in both Bengali and English.

Compensation & Other Benefits:

  • Provident fund
  • Gratuity
  • Yearly Salary Review Base on Performance
  • Festival Bonus: 2
  • Leave Encashment
  • Weekly 2 holidays

Job Location: Head Office, Dhaka (with frequent visits to outlets)

Instructions to Apply:

If you meet the requirements mentioned in the above are encouraged to apply. Please read carefully the Job Advertisement before applying for the position.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 07 December 2022.