Head of Legal - Commercial & Digital at Banglalink

Dhaka, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Strategy, Governance, Contract Negotiation, Risk Management, Dispute Resolution, Stakeholder Management, People Management, Legal Drafting, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Law, Telecommunication Law, Digital Business Law, M&A, Tax VAT, Human Resources Law, Commercial Law

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Job Description * Lead the legal strategy and governance for all digital transformation initiatives, ensuring compliant, scalable, and commercially viable execution of strategic digital platforms including AdTech, Gaming, DCB, App Store, OTT, and emerging digital ecosystems. * Provide strategic legal counsel on telecom, commercial, Merger and Acquisition, Tax VAT, Human resources and digital business matters, enabling business growth while safeguarding organizational interests against regulatory, contractual, and operational risks. * Drive complex contract negotiations, drafting, vetting, and standardization of high-value agreements including commercial contracts, technology partnerships, vendor agreements, SLAs, NDAs, and digital platform collaborations. * Act as a key legal advisor to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders by delivering commercially focused legal opinions, risk assessments, and practical solutions aligned with business objectives. * Lead dispute resolution and strategic negotiations involving distributors, vendors, partners, landlords, and regulatory stakeholders to minimize financial exposure, operational disruption, and reputational risks. * Develop and implement proactive legal risk management frameworks, including legal risk registers, compliance gap assessments, mitigation plans, and governance controls across telecom and digital operations. * Ensure continuous alignment with local regulatory requirements, corporate governance standards, and group legal policies while supporting the company’s digital ambition and commercial expansion strategy. * Build strong engagement with external legal counsels, regulatory authorities, industry stakeholders, and Group Legal teams to ensure best-in-class legal support and strategic collaboration. * Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing legal team by fostering a culture of accountability, business partnership, continuous learning, and operational excellence. * Drive process optimization, contract lifecycle management improvements, and legal service efficiency to ensure timely delivery of legal support, superior stakeholder experience, and sustainable business enablement. Academic Qualification * LLB (Hons) from a reputed university with enrollment as advocate in the Supreme court of Bangladesh. LLM or Barrister at Law (UK) is preferable. Job Experience Required * 10 years’ experience as in-house counsel in major operations with commercial responsibility in MNC or big commercial organization; Experience in digital business is preferred Required Capabilities * Through knowledge on Telecommunication laws and business, * Through knowledge on general commercial and corporate laws, * Through knowledge on digital landscape and related laws * Advanced Communication skill * Advanced stakeholder Management skill * Advanced People Management skill * Thorough drafting skill > > Banglalink Digital Communications is one of Bangladesh’s leading telecom and > digital service providers, committed to transforming the way people connect, > communicate, and innovate. As a subsidiary of VEON, Banglalink combines global > expertise with a deep understanding of local needs to deliver cutting-edge > services to millions of customers across the country. > Our Employer Value Proposition (EVP) is ‘Lead the Future’, and this is > reflected in all levels of our organization. Our workplace is designed to > inspire and empower individuals, creating an environment where ideas thrive, > contributions are valued, and innovation flourishes. We encourage every team > member to take initiative, explore new possibilities, and grow both personally > and professionally in a fast-evolving digital landscape. > At Banglalink, we are committed to foster a supportive and inclusive culture > that celebrates diversity and encourages collaboration. We actively create > opportunities for all individuals to succeed, while our learning initiatives > and digital upskilling programs, ensure our people are equipped to excel in > their careers and shape the future. > Banglalink is a place where innovation, agility, and understanding come > together to create meaningful impact. Join us and be part of a team that’s > reshape the future of connectivity and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

Lead the legal strategy and governance for digital transformation initiatives and provide strategic counsel on telecom, commercial, and corporate matters. Manage complex contract negotiations, dispute resolutions, and the development of legal risk management frameworks.