Legal Specialist

Dhaka, Bangladesh
Full Time
Legal
Manager/Supervisor

About PalmPay

PalmPay is a leading neobank and fintech platform scaling financial inclusion across emerging markets. With over 40 million users, we are building a digital financial ecosystem that empowers individuals and businesses through accessible, easy-to-use, and rewarding financial services.

Operating in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and the Philippines, PalmPay has been recognised by CNBC as one of the Top 300 Global Fintech Companies and ranked #2 overall and #1 in financial services on the Financial Times’ Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2025 list.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Legal Specialist  to support PalmPay Bangladesh by handling specific legal areas such as labor law, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, and corporate legal matters. This role will focus on legal execution, documentation, advisory support, and risk mitigation while ensuring alignment with local laws and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Execution

  • Provide legal advice on assigned areas including labor law, intellectual property, and commercial matters.

  • Support business and internal departments with day-to-day legal consultations.

  • Interpret laws, regulations, and regulatory guidelines applicable in Bangladesh.

Contract & Document Management

  • Draft, review, and analyze contracts, agreements, MOUs, and legal documents.

  • Identify legal risks in contracts and propose practical mitigation measures.

  • Maintain proper documentation and legal records.

Legal Research & Analysis

  • Conduct legal research on relevant laws, rules, and judicial precedents.

  • Prepare legal opinions, summaries, and internal legal guidance notes.

  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the business.

Compliance & Risk Support

  • Assist in ensuring compliance with Bangladesh labor laws, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

  • Support internal investigations, dispute handling, and compliance reviews.

  • Coordinate with external lawyers, regulators, and authorities when required.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with HR, Compliance, Finance, Operations, and Business teams.

  • Support internal training sessions on legal awareness and compliance topics.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education & Certification

  • LLB and LLM or above from a recognized university.

  • Bangladesh Bar Council license (Advocate license mandatory) 

  • Additional professional legal certifications are an advantage.

Experience

  • 3–5 years of relevant legal experience in corporate, fintech, financial services, telecom, or law firms.

  • Hands-on experience in legal documentation, contract review, and advisory work.

  • Exposure to labor law and IP-related matters is strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

  • Solid professional legal knowledge with strong analytical ability.

  • Excellent legal document analysis and drafting skills.

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • High attention to detail with strong execution capability.

Language

  • Fluency in English and Bangla (written and verbal).

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary

  • Festival bonuses and mobile/internet allowance

  • Career development opportunities within a multinational fintech company

  • Exposure to complex legal matters in a high-growth environment

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