Deputy Manager - Legal Affairs

Job Context: Pedrollo NK Ltd. is seeking a highly competent, proactive, and experienced legal professional to join its team as Deputy Manager – Legal Affairs. The selected candidate will play a critical role in protecting the company’s legal and corporate interests by overseeing legal affairs, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, managing litigation, and providing strategic legal support to management. This role is ideal for a seasoned legal professional with strong expertise in corporate law, contract management, governance, compliance, and dispute resolution within a reputed corporate organization or legal practice.Job Responsibilities:• Provide expert legal advice and strategic counsel to management on corporate, commercial, and operational matters. • Draft, vet, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including: Agreements, Contracts • Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) • Vendor / Supplier Agreements • Employment and Service Agreements • Lease and Property-related Documents • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance standards in Bangladesh. • Manage and monitor litigation, arbitration, legal notices, and court-related matters on behalf of the company. • Liaise with external legal counsel, regulatory authorities, government agencies, and law enforcement bodies. • Identify legal risks and recommend effective risk mitigation strategies to safeguard the organization’s interests. • Support company secretarial and board governance matters, including board resolutions, statutory filings, and legal documentation. • Monitor changes in laws and regulations and advise management on their implications. • Conduct legal due diligence for corporate transactions, investments, and strategic business initiatives. • Maintain accurate documentation and records of all legal files, agreements, notices, and case proceedings.