Legal Managers-Karachi

For a Karachi-based company by Human Resource Solutions International (HRSI), Karachi                                   

Qualification:

• Law Degree from HEC recognized Law School / University. Solicitor, Bar-at-law, L.L.M. or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum 6-7 years of professional experience, preferably in a large national / multinational organization with at least 2-5 years of related functional experience in a similar role at a senior equivalent position or one position below. 
• Able to communicate and present in a clear and concise manner (orally and in writing).
• Extensive knowledge and experience with Business Ethics and Compliance

  Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support on matters as required by the management and various functions of the Company, including: Structuring, drafting and reviewing reports and other legal documents;
• Providing legal advice, proposing solutions on a wide variety of matters (commercial and civil law, labor law, PPRA, company laws, intellectual property laws etc.);
• Handle/monitor corporate litigation, review pleadings before filing in the courts, maintain proper record / status of court cases and follow up with external lawyers in addition to negotiating professional fee with them;
• Review and draft all relevant contracts, agreements, letters, proposals etc. to ensure compliance with the prevailing laws and highlight issues that may have legal and statutory implications for the Company.
• Corporate governance issues and corporate compliance matters and Representations before regulatory authorities and various other forums;
• Contract drafting and negotiations such as sale and purchase agreements, NDAs, SLAs, bank guarantees, etc.;
• Disputes (arbitration and litigation); Financing agreements.