Experience
- 3 to 5 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Micro-Credit
Education
- Bachelor of Law (LLB)
Requirements
- 3 to 5 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Micro-Credit
Additional Requirements
- Age 30 to 45 years
Responsibilities & Context
Uttara Development Program Society (UDPS) is a Bangladesh-based development organization working to improve the living standards of underserved communities through microfinance and other development initiatives.
Position PurposeManage organizational assets and property and coordinate legal affairs so ownership records, contracts, regulatory documents and legal matters are complete, current and properly protected.
Key Responsibilities· Maintain the organization-wide fixed-asset register and coordinate tagging, custody, transfer, maintenance, insurance and disposal.
· Plan physical verification of assets, investigate discrepancies and coordinate reconciliation with Finance records.
· Maintain complete title, lease, tax, mutation, registration and related records for land, buildings and other property.
· Coordinate due diligence and documentation for the acquisition, lease, rental, transfer or disposal of property.
· Draft or review contracts, notices, legal correspondence and other documents within the role's competence.
· Maintain legal and regulatory records, track cases and deadlines and liaise with approved lawyers, authorities and service providers.
· Prepare concise reports on assets, property, legal risks, pending actions and control gaps for management review.
Qualifications and Experience· Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university; Bar Council enrolment or relevant professional training will be an advantage.
· At least 3 years of relevant experience in legal affairs, contracts, property documentation, land matters or organizational asset management.
· Demonstrated ability to review legal documents, maintain sensitive records and coordinate matters involving external lawyers or public authorities.
Core Competencies· Legal drafting, contract review, due diligence and practical interpretation of relevant requirements.
· Asset-register control, property documentation and records-management capability.
· Strong investigation, negotiation, follow-up and risk-identification skills.
· Clear professional writing and communication in Bangla and English.
· Integrity, discretion, attention to detail and confidence handling sensitive matters.