Chief Legal Officer

Academic Fields OR Professional Certifications: LLB/LLM with experience in M&A, corporate law & contracts Conditions: - Experience in investment banking, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), valuation, and restructuring is preferred. - International qualifications/experience and recent experience in similar-level positions in other organizations are preferred. 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.