Chief Legal Advisor

Job Specification: • Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts (SaaS, NDAs, MoUs, vendor & client agreements). • Ensure compliance with Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016, Electronic Transactions Ordinance (ETO) 2002 , PSS and international laws etc. • Provide legal advisory support on IT, cybersecurity, fintech, buisness and data privacy regulations. • Liaise with PTA, MoITT and relevant authorities for compliance with regultory frameworks. • Represent the organization in legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings. • Manage intellectual property, trademarks and licensing issues. • Conduct legal risk assessments for products and services. • Coordinate with external and government legal counsel on national and international matters. • Assist management with corporate governance, board resolutions and statutory compliance filings. Qualifications: • LLB or LLM from an HEC-recognized university. • Foreign qualification (Bar-at-Law / LLM from UK, USA, or EU) will be preferred. • Certification or short courses in Cyber Law / Data Protection / IT Governance will be an added advantage. Experience: • Minimum 15 years of post-qualification experience in corporate, IT, and cyber law, preferably in technology-driven, SaaS, fintech, or government digital transformation projects. • Strong command of corporate and cyber law frameworks in Pakistan. • In-depth understanding of PECA 2016, NCSP,PSS and data protection principles. • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and contract management skills. • Strategic thinking, analytical judgment, and leadership ability. • Effective coordination with regulatory and enforcement bodies (FIA Cyber Crime Wing, PTA, SECP, STZA). • Experience in public sector projects, fintech regulation, or SaaS product compliance. • Knowledge of international cyber law, digital evidence, and electronic signature frameworks. • Familiarity with AI governance, blockchain regulation, and cloud compliance will be a plus