Junior Counsel
Core Responsibilities
- Draft and solidify agreements, contracts, and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights.
- Assist Legal Counsel in managing the contracts repository and implementation of life cycle management system.
- Communicate and negotiate with internal and external parties such as Business functions, Regulators, External Counsel, and Public Authority.
- Apply effective Risk Management Techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
- Provide clarification on Legal Language or Specifications to the organization.
- Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation and case law; provide updates to counsels on any changes impacting the company.
- Assist Legal and Compliance Counsel in conducting investigations and implement the Business Integrity program in Pakistan.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in law.
- Work experience in the legal sector.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
- Contract drafting skills.
- Ability to deal with complex matters involving multiple stakeholders.
- Multitasking and management of senior stakeholders.