Chief Legal Officer

Experience - - Minimum 20 years of cumulative relevant professional experience in corporate and transactional law, mergers and acquisitions, privatization, and regulatory affairs. - Proven experience in leading legal departments or providing high-level legal advisory services within commercial or public sector organizations. - Valid license to practice before the High Court; possession of a Supreme Court license will be preferred. Education - LLM (local or foreign), Barrister-at-Law/ Solicitor or equivalent. LLB from a recognized institution is mandatory. Details - - Lead the legal oversight of all privatization transactions, including review and approval of legal structures, documentation, and contractual frameworks. - Ensure comprehensive legal due diligence for each transaction and address legal risks proactively. - Oversee and resolve ongoing litigations involving the Commission, ensuring favourable outcomes and effective case management. - Ensure compliance of all transactions with national laws, regulatory frameworks, and sectoral authorities (SECP, NEPRA, OGRA, SBP, etc.). - Draft, review, and negotiate key agreements such as Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs), Concession Agreements, and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) contracts. - Vet all legal documents and submissions prior to presentation to the Board, Cabinet Committee on Privatization (CCoP), or other relevant bodies. - Supervise and coordinate the work of external legal advisors and liaise with Director Litigation on legal exposures and case backlogs. - Provide policy and legislative input by reviewing, drafting, or proposing amendments to relevant laws, regulations, and SOPs impacting privatization. - Advise senior leadership on legal implications of strategic and operational decisions, ensuring sound governance and risk mitigation. - Lead, mentor, and build the capacity of the internal legal team, promoting a culture of legal excellence and continuous professional development Location - Islamabad