PalmPay

Legal Manager

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Gulshan, DCC (Kotwali), BGD

In-Office

Senior level

Fintech • Payments • Financial Services

The Role

Provide corporate and commercial legal support for PalmPay Bangladesh: draft and manage contracts, advise business teams, ensure regulatory compliance, handle disputes and litigation coordination, maintain legal governance, support audits, and train stakeholders.

Summary Generated by Built In

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 recognized 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
PalmPay is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Manager to support and manage the company’s legal affairs in Bangladesh. This role will be responsible for contract management, legal advisory, regulatory support, dispute handling, and ensuring legal compliance across PalmPay’s fintech operations.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in corporate and commercial law, exposure to fintech, banking, MFS/PSP, or technology-driven businesses, and the ability to execute legal matters independently while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate & Commercial Legal Support

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor, merchant, partnership, and service agreements.
Provide legal advice and support to business, finance, HR, product, and operations teams on day-to-day legal matters.
Ensure contracts and business practices align with applicable laws and company policies.

Regulatory & Compliance Support

Support compliance with applicable Bangladesh laws, regulations, and guidelines relevant to fintech, MFS/PSP, data protection, and consumer protection.
Assist in regulatory communications and documentation with authorities such as Bangladesh Bank, MRA, NBR, and other government bodies.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise management on potential business impact.

Dispute Management & Risk Mitigation

Handle legal disputes, claims, notices, and litigation matters, coordinating with external law firms where required.
Identify legal risks and propose practical risk mitigation strategies to protect the company’s interests.
Support internal investigations and compliance reviews when necessary.

Legal Governance & Documentation

Maintain proper legal documentation, contract repositories, and compliance records.
Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and due diligence exercises.
Assist in developing and updating internal legal policies, SOPs, and guidelines.

Training & Stakeholder Collaboration

Conduct basic legal awareness and contract training for internal teams.
Act as a key legal point of contact for internal stakeholders and external partners.
Support the Head of Legal on strategic legal initiatives and special projects.

Required Qualifications & Experience
Education & Certification

LL.B and LL.M are mandatory.
BPTC (Bar Professional Training Course) is preferred.
Must be a licensed Advocate enrolled with the Bangladesh Bar Council.
Eligibility to practice in the Bangladesh Supreme Court (High Court Division) is strongly preferred.

Experience

7+ years of post-qualification experience in corporate legal practice or in-house legal roles.
Prior experience in fintech, banking, MFS/PSP, telecom, or multinational companies is highly preferred.
Hands-on experience in contract drafting, legal advisory, and regulatory support.
Exposure to litigation management and regulatory compliance is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

Strong legal analysis and drafting skills.
High attention to detail with strong execution capability.
Excellent communication skills in Bangla and English.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary
Festival bonuses
Opportunity to work in a fast-growing global fintech environment
Career development and leadership exposure

Skills Required

LL.B and LL.M
Licensed Advocate enrolled with the Bangladesh Bar Council
Eligibility to practice in the Bangladesh Supreme Court (High Court Division)
7+ years post-qualification experience in corporate legal practice or in-house legal roles
Prior experience in fintech, banking, MFS/PSP, telecom, or multinational companies
Hands-on experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and legal advisory
Experience supporting regulatory compliance and communications with regulators
Exposure to litigation management and dispute handling
Excellent communication skills in Bangla and English
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and strong stakeholder management