Consultants Legal

Academic Fields OR Professional Certifications:

Law graduate from an HEC-recognized university, preferably with specialization in contract and corporate law. An LL.M. and a bar-at-law will be given preference.

Conditions:

(i) Minimum 12 years post-qualification experience in corporate law/public sector/legal matters concerning commercial agreements, divestments, mergers & acquisitions transactions, privatization and corporate/commercial litigation.
(ii) Valid license to practice in Supreme Court of Pakistan or High Court of Pakistan.

Remuneration: Benchmarked at MP-I.

Job Description:

• Provide legal oversight of all privatization transactions, including review and approval of legal structures, documentation, and contractual frameworks.
• Ensure comprehensive legal due diligence, proactively identify legal risks, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and sectoral authorities.
• Manage and oversee litigation involving the Commission, coordinating with internal and external counsel to ensure effective case management and favorable outcomes.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key transaction documents, including SPAs, concession agreements, and PPP contracts, and vet submissions for the board, CCoP, and other forums.
• Supervise external legal advisors and coordinate with the litigation function on legal exposure, case backlog, and risk mitigation.
• Provide legal input on policy, legislative, and regulatory matters affecting privatization, and advise senior management on legal and governance issues.
• Lead and build capacity of the internal legal team through mentoring and professional development.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the competent authority from time to time.