MD SHANJID AFFAN
Dhaka
Summary
Seeking an exigent Legal Position in a reputed Company where I can demonstrate as well as enhance my capabilities as a Legal Professional by providing end-to-end credential solutions.With a strong academic and professional background, complemented by well-honed interpersonal and analytical skills, I am committed to contributing meaningfully to the organization’s objectives. I bring a proactive approach to complex legal matters, demonstrating initiative, sound judgement, and perseverance, while maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity and compliance. I wish to use my interpersonal skills, training and experiences while making a noteworthy contribution to the accomplishment of the Company and consistently able to take initiative and persevere in routine complex cases.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director & Chief Legal Advisor
Ekushey Television Limited
08.2024 - Current
- Legal Risk Management:
Provided legal oversight for all business operations, including content, broadcasting rights, digital platforms, and vendor agreements. - Media Law Expertise:
Hands-on experience navigating the complex legal environment of the broadcast and digital media industry in Bangladesh, including licensing, copyright, and defamation matters. - Crisis Management and Regulatory Liaison:
Engaged with regulatory bodies like BTRC, Ministry of Information, and NBR to manage compliance, resolve disputes, and ensure business continuity. - Contract Negotiation and Drafting:
Led high-value negotiations and drafted key contracts involving content acquisition, employment, international partnerships, and digital distribution. - Boardroom Strategy & Policy Formulation
Actively participated in high-level strategic decisions on business expansion, partnerships, and restructuring, advising the board on legal consequences and risk management
Group Legal Counsel
A. K. Khan & Company Limited and Groups
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted legal research and conferred with sub ordinate colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Streamlined contract review process, resulting in reduced turnaround times and increased efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address legal considerations during project development processes.
- Assisted in negotiation in financing with international Banks and financial institutions for Inland Container Depot and the project activities by conducting due diligence investigations, identifying potential liabilities, and aiding in deal negotiations.
- Provide legal advice to the Board of Directors, management, and subsidiaries on various issues including contracts, compliance, corporate matters, and disputes.
- Ensure that group companies comply with applicable laws including the Companies Act, labor laws, tax regulations, and industry-specific statutes.
- Draft, review, and vet all corporate governance documents (MoAs, AoAs, board resolutions, etc.).
- Draft, review, and negotiate all commercial agreements including supply contracts, MoUs, JV agreements, service agreements, and NDAs.
- Standardize contract templates and manage a centralized contract database across the group.
- Mitigate legal risks by identifying liabilities and advising on suitable contractual protections.
- Manage all litigation involving group entities including civil, criminal, labor, and commercial matters.
- Coordinate with external law firms, monitor case progress, and represent the company when required.
- Lead internal investigations and handle dispute resolution through arbitration, negotiation, or mediation.
- Liaise with government bodies (e.g., RJSC, NBR, BTRC, RAJUK) for compliance, filings, and licensing matters. ETC
Associate
Tanjib Alam and Associate
04.2019 - Current
- LEGAL EXPERIENCE
- Worked extensively on Employment and Service matters, including but not limited to advising on issues of gratuity, provident fund, workers' profit participation fund, termination, misconduct and in various labour law related issues, including but not limited to vetting of diverse agreements, providing legal opinion on legal issues and disputes, taking immediate legal actions
- Worked with the Head of Firm in advising Mashreqbank psc, UAE, on a convoluted USD 75,000,000 project financing of Orion Power Meghnaghat Limited and Dutch Bangla Power and Associates Limited
- The scope of work includes in the foreign transaction- Drafting of financing documents including Term Loan Agreement, Escrow Agreements, SBLC's, Corporate and Personal Guarantees, Charge over Account Agreement, Agreements for Account Receivables, Undertakings, Formats of Notices etc
- Arbitration for several Companies such as- Confidence Infrastructure Ltd, GTCL, Dipon GAS, Quality Inn Hotel etc.
- Agreement for Radisson Hotel -International Hotel Management Chain- Drafting and Amending Hotel Management Agreement between SENA Hotel Development Limited and Radisson Hotel Asia Pacific Investment Pte
- Conducting Arbitration (Dispute Resolution) for leading establishment such as Confidence Infrastructure Ltd. Quality Inn Pvt Limited and Dipon Gas Company Ltd
- Drafting Agreements and NDA for Telecommunication and IT Sectors
- Advising, drafting and reviewing various company documents, including but not limited to share purchase agreement, shareholders agreement etc-Notable clients include- Lab Aid Pharmaceutical Limited, Xiaomi Bangladesh Limited, IRIS Corporation Bangladesh Limited;
- Advised and worked closely with Companies Incorporation, Obtaining Trade License from City Corporation, formulating all other Legal Documentations and Agreements;
- Draft various Petitions for High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh including Writ Petitions, Civil Petition for Leave to Appeal, Civil Miscellaneous Petition, and Affidavit in Opposition, Affidavit in Compliance, Supplementary Affidavit, and Application for Non-Prosecution etc
- Working with leading Banks and Financial institutions including Easter Bank Limited, City Bank Limited and Langka Bangla Finance Limited, Bank Alfalah and IDLC financing and IDLC Investment Ltd in respect of Banking, Financial and Investment
- Advised International Beverages Private Limited (Coca-Cola Bangladesh) in various legal disputes including distributor disagreements, construction dispute, labour issues and Alternative Dispute Resolution etc
- Assisted Partners and Senior Associates of the Chamber in advising leading Telecom companies such as Robi Axiata Limited in Customs Appeals before the Customs, Excise and Vat Appellate Tribunal and the High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh;
- Worked with Senior in advising leading Energy & Power Project Companies - Energypac Power Generation Limited & Energypac Power Ventures Limited, in various legal issues including energy law & contractor disputes;
- Conducting hearing before the Settlement Court of Bangladesh; Labour Court, CMM, Court and other subsequent court and Tribunals.
- I have worked on several Pro bono cases in the United Kingdom which includes cases like Sexual Harassment, Child abuse, Drugs and Prostitution;Attended Mediation (ADR) as a Mediator in family matters in the United Kingdom and Bangladesh.
Legal Consultant
Regent Real State
01.2018 - 05.2018
Associate
Chowdhury & Ullah
05.2015 - 06.2016
- LEGAL EXPERIENCE
- Drafted persuasive briefs and motions that resulted in positive rulings for clients at both trial court levels and appellate courts.
- Managed litigation matters, coordinating with multiple parties to achieve favorable results.
- Drafting Contract, NDA, Vetting Land Documents, Bank Documents
- Advised clients on regulatory requirements related to their businesses, helping them avoid potential liabilities. etc
Education
LLM - International Business law and Fraud and Financial Crime
2018
Dissertation on International Business and Fraud and Financial Crime
Barrister-at-Law - Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC)
2017
Bachelors of Law - Law
2015
Diploma of Higher Education - Social Science and Humanitarian
2012
GCSEs A Levels - Business and Commerce
2011
GCSEs O Levels - Secondary School in Science
2009
Skills
- Analytical and research skills with persuasive communications
- Understanding the Law and Conflict resolution
- Strategic planning
- Decision-making
- Operations management
- Staff development
- Team management
- Business planning
- Problem-solving
- Experienced in using Legal Databases such as Lexis Nexis, Westlaw and Manupatra
- Experienced in using MS words, Excel, Power Point, etc
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Sports & Gym
- Reading
- Music
Certification
- Barrister-at-Law England and Wales, UK certified (The Honorable Society of Lincoln's Inn)
- Advocate License, Bangladesh
- International Civil Commercial ADR-ODR Accredited Mediator, UK
Languages
Bengali, English
First Language
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Timeline
Director & Chief Legal Advisor - Ekushey Television Limited
08.2024 - Current
Group Legal Counsel - A. K. Khan & Company Limited and Groups
05.2024 - Current
Associate - Tanjib Alam and Associate
04.2019 - Current
Legal Consultant - Regent Real State
01.2018 - 05.2018
Associate - Chowdhury & Ullah
05.2015 - 06.2016
BPP University - Barrister-at-Law, Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC)
University of London - Bachelors of Law, Law
Queen Mary University of London - Diploma of Higher Education, Social Science and Humanitarian
Sunshine Grammar School & College - GCSEs A Levels, Business and Commerce
Sunshine Grammar School & College - GCSEs O Levels, Secondary School in Science
BPP University - LLM, International Business law and Fraud and Financial Crime