Legal Officer (OG-2)-SBP, Karachi

State Bank of Pakistan, Karachi                                                              Qualification:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (with a minimum of 16 years of education) in Law from HEC recognized domestic or from a reputable foreign university.
• Preference will be given to the applicant holding higher degree in Law

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience of legal practice including at least two (2) years of experience practicing law before lower courts, and three (3) years of experience practicing law before High Courts.
• Applicants with experience of service in the legal department of any autonomous, semi-autonomous, or government organization or with equivalent experience may also apply.              

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitor and report on the progress of pending court cases and legislation in coordination with relevant departments.
• Coordinate with the Federal Government, financial institutions, and legal review commissions on legislative proposals and amendments. Compile and prepare information required for presentation to the Board, Committees, and Ministries.
• Review assigned cases, consult internal stakeholders, research precedents, assess legal implications, and draft legal opinions for approval before competent authority. Examine contracts, agreements, bonds, guidelines, and orders to identify legal implications; draft and vet amendments to safeguard SBP’s interests.
• Prepare for and represent SBP/subsidiaries in low-risk court cases; guide officers under examination, draft proceedings summaries, and follow up on subsequent hearings.
• Coordinate with or arrange external counsel for complex/high-profile cases or cases outside Karachi; travel if necessary to represent SBP.
• Receive complaints from the Ombudsman, coordinate with relevant parties, prepare compliance reports, and submit for approval prior to filing. Process requests from the Pakistan Information Commission regarding citizen communication by compiling and submitting files for approval before competent authority.
• Address queries from external authorities (NAB, FIA, FBR, etc.) on taxation, licensing, or regulatory matters; vet departmental responses and submit for approval.