Head of Legal

Legal Strategy & Leadership

• Lead and oversee all legal functions of PalmPay Bangladesh, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the company’s legal strategy, governance framework, and compliance programs.
• Provide strategic legal advice to the Board of Directors, Country GM, and senior leadership on business, regulatory, and corporate matters.
• Support business growth initiatives, partnerships, and expansion plans by providing proactive legal guidance.

Regulatory Affairs & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards governing fintech, payments, lending, and financial services.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on business operations, recommending appropriate actions and policy updates.
• Maintain strong working relationships with regulators, government agencies, and industry associations.
• Oversee regulatory submissions, licensing requirements, and compliance reporting obligations.

Contract Management & Legal Advisory

• Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of contracts, commercial agreements, partnerships, and vendor arrangements.
• Provide legal support and advisory services to all departments, including Operations, Finance, HR, Risk, Compliance, and Business teams.
• Ensure contractual arrangements adequately protect the company’s interests and mitigate legal risks.
• Advise management on legal implications of new products, services, and commercial initiatives.

Corporate Governance & Risk Management

• Establish and maintain effective corporate governance policies and legal control frameworks.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across the organization.
• Ensure proper maintenance of legal records, corporate documentation, and governance-related filings.
• Support internal audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessment initiatives.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Oversee all litigation, arbitration, dispute resolution, and legal claim matters involving the company.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel and represent the company’s interests in legal proceedings when required.
• Develop strategies for resolving disputes efficiently while minimizing legal and financial exposure.
• Manage legal investigations, regulatory inquiries, and enforcement actions.

Employment Law & Internal Legal Support

• Provide legal guidance on labor law compliance, employment matters, disciplinary actions, and workplace investigations.
• Review employment contracts, HR policies, and internal procedures to ensure compliance with applicable labor laws.
• Support management in handling employee relations issues and legal aspects of workforce management.
• Advise on legal risks associated with organizational changes, restructuring, and employment decisions.

Team Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Legal team to strengthen legal capability and performance.
• Foster a culture of compliance, integrity, and legal awareness across the organization.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure legal considerations are integrated into business decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, external counsel, business partners, and other key stakeholders