Education
- LLM from a recognized University.
- Enrollment as an Advocate with the Bangladesh Bar Council will be preferred.
Additional Requirements
- Age At least 35 years
Age and Experience Required:
- Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in legal practice, corporate legal affairs, commercial law, or a related field.
- Experience working with a trade organization, chamber of commerce, business organization, corporate entity, or regulatory institution will be an advantage.
- Practical experience in drafting legal documents, contract management, litigation, and regulatory compliance is desirable.
Required Competencies and Skills
- Sound knowledge of the laws of Bangladesh, particularly commercial, corporate, labour, contract, tax, and trade-related laws.
- Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and interpretation skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills in Bangla and English.
- Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with government agencies, regulatory authorities, members, and other stakeholders.
- Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
- High standards of professional integrity, confidentiality, accountability, and ethical conduct.
- Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant digital tools.
Responsibilities & Context
Recruitment for the Position of Legal Officer, Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Organization: Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Employment Type: Part-time (Contractual)
Duty Station: DCCI Bhaban, Motijheel, Dhaka
About the Organization
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) is the largest and most active Chamber of the country, established in 1958, incorporated under the companies Act, V11 of 1913 as a limited company on March 10, 1959. It serves as a model of non-profit, service-oriented Trade organization. It has rendered more than six decades of very useful services for the development of business and industry in Bangladesh.
DCCI seeks an experienced and qualified person for appointment to the post of Legal Officer. The position holder works under the direct supervision of the Secretary General of DCCI.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Legal Officer will be responsible for providing legal advice, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing legal affairs, and safeguarding the institutional and professional interests of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Legal Advisory and Consultancy
- Provide legal opinion, advice, and guidance to the DCCI Secretariat, Management, Board of Directors, and other relevant committees on legal and regulatory matters.
- Advise DCCI on laws, rules, regulations, policies, and government directives concerning trade Organizations.
- Interpret relevant laws and regulations and assess their implications for DCCI and its members.
- Advise and present legal matters arising from the activities of DCCI, programs, and institutional engagements.
Legal Documentation and Contract Management
- Draft, review, vet, and finalize agreements, contracts, MoUs, deeds, notices, legal correspondence, and other official legal documents.
- Examine the legal implications of proposed projects, partnerships, and institutional arrangements.
Litigation and Dispute Management
- Monitor and coordinate all litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other legal proceedings involving DCCI.
- Liaise with external lawyers, legal consultants, and law firms representing DCCI
- Prepare case briefs, legal documents, statements, and relevant supporting materials.
- Assist in resolving disputes involving DCCI and its members through negotiation, mediation, and other appropriate mechanisms.
Regulatory Compliance and Corporate Governance
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and statutory requirements governing the Trade Organization.
- Liaise with relevant ministries, government departments, regulatory authorities, courts, tribunals, and other institutions on legal and regulatory matters.
- Assist DCCI in preparing legal submissions, representations, position papers, and policy recommendations.
- Identify potential legal risks and recommend appropriate preventive and corrective measures.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive legal, institutional, and member-related information.
Any Other Responsibilities
- Perform any other legal and administrative duties assigned by the Secretary General or other competent authority in furtherance of the objectives and interests of DCCI.
Job Other Benifits
- Salary: Salary will be given as per the organizational structure/scale, However, may be adjusted based on qualification and experience.
Remuneration and Benefits: Salary will be given as per the organizational structure/scale, However, may be adjusted based on qualification and experience.