Law Officer (OG-3) -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 seven (7) years of experience of legal practice including at least two (2) years of experience practicing law before lower courts, and five (5) 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:

• Review assigned cases, consult relevant stakeholders, research precedents, assess legal implications for SBP, and prepare draft legal opinions for approval from competent authority.
•  Examine contracts, agreements, speaking orders, guidelines, bonds, etc., draft/vet amendments, and submit to competent authority for approval. Prepare for and represent SBP/subsidiaries in low-risk court cases; guide SBP’s officers (under examination), prepare proceedings summaries, and follow up on hearings.
• Support and guide subordinate and junior legal staff in case assessments, legal research, drafting opinions, and developing legal documentation. Coordinate with and/or arrange external counsel for high-profile or outstation cases; travel if required to represent SBP. Receive complaints against SBP, subsidiaries, or MFBs from Ombudsman; investigate, prepare compliance reports, and submit for approval. Facilitate Human Resources Department in resolving matters related to unionized staff.
• Receive notices from courts (lower and High Courts) regarding external cases and facilitate resolution through inquiries and submission of findings.
• Handle complaints/queries from external authorities (NAB, FIA, FBR, etc.) on taxation, licensing, or other issues; coordinate with departments, vet responses, and present findings when necessary.
• Process requests from Pakistan Information Commission regarding citizen communication; prepare and submit files for approval.