Head/Lead, Legal Counsel

• 12 to 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Group of Companies, Manufacturing (FMCG), Manufacturing (Light Engineering and Heavy Industry), Multinational Companies, Power

• Bachelor of Law (LLB)

• Master of Laws (LL.M.) preferred

• Professional legal qualification/enrollment will be an advantage.

• 12 to 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Group of Companies, Manufacturing (FMCG), Manufacturing (Light Engineering and Heavy Industry), Multinational Companies, Power

Behavioral competencies:

• Integrity & Professional Ethics

• Analytical & Critical Thinking

• Sound Judgment

• Decision Making

• Accountability

• Interpersonal Skills

• Stakeholder Management

• Problem Solving

• Continuous Improvement Mindset

Leadership and managerial abilities:

• Provide independent, practical legal advice and sound risk-based decisions to senior management.

• Lead and coordinate internal stakeholders and external legal consultants effectively.

• Provide commercially sound legal recommendations to support business decisions.

• Establish and maintain effective legal compliance and monitoring systems.

• Lead legal compliance reviews and ensure timely closure of identified gaps.

• Handle sensitive legal matters with professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.

• Promote legal awareness and a strong compliance culture across the organization.

A.     JOB CONTEXT:

The Head/Lead, Legal Counsel is responsible for providing legal advisory, contract review, legal risk management, and compliance oversight for JERA Meghnaghat Power Limited (JMPL). The position will provide independent legal guidance to the company, coordinate with external legal consultant if required, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, and Company policies and procedures.

This position is based at the Head Office in Dhaka and requires frequent travel within Dhaka to attend meetings with government authorities, regulatory agencies, banks, and other key stakeholders. The role also requires occasional travel to Plant and flexibility to work beyond standard office hours to address urgent operational, regulatory, or stakeholder matters and support critical business objectives.

B. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Legal Advisory & Contract Management

• Review, analyze, and validate contracts, agreements, amendments, notices, and other legal documents before further approval and execution.

• Identify legal and contractual risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

• Provide legal advice and support to the CEO, CXOs, and Management on business, operational, regulatory, and contractual matters.

• Support contract negotiations and resolution of legal issues affecting the Company.

2. External Legal Counsel Management

• Coordinate with external legal consultants, law firms, and advocates on specialized legal matters, disputes, litigation, and regulatory issues.

• Review legal opinions and recommendations received from external counsel and advise Management accordingly.

• Monitor the progress and effectiveness of external legal services.

3. Legal Compliance & Governance

• Monitor compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.

• Monitor compliance with Company policies, SOPs, manuals, guidelines, delegated authorities, and approval matrices from a legal perspective.

• Maintain an appropriate legal compliance register and monitor identified compliance gaps and corrective actions.

• Advise Management on significant changes in laws and regulations affecting the Company's operations.

4. Legal Compliance Audit

• Develop and conduct periodic internal legal compliance reviews and internal audits.

• Identify legal and regulatory gaps, assess risks, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.

• Follow up on audit findings and report significant or unresolved issues.

5. Dispute & Legal Matter Management

• Coordinate the Company's response to legal notices, claims, disputes, litigation, arbitration, and other legal proceedings.

• Maintain records of significant legal cases, claims, disputes, and legal opinions.

• Coordinate with relevant departments and external counsel to protect the Company's legal interests.

• The position will also handle and coordinate all legal matters involving the Labor Court, Supreme Court, law firms, and other relevant legal authorities, bodies, and organizations, as required by the Company's business and legal needs.

6. Legal Risk & Business Support

• Identify and proactively manage legal risks associated with business activities and strategic initiatives.

• Provide practical legal guidance to functional departments and support Management in informed decision-making.

• Conduct legal awareness sessions where required.

• Perform other legal and compliance responsibilities assigned by the CEO.