Chief Legal Officer

Academic Fields OR Professional Certifications:

LLB/LLM

Experience Conditions:

• Experience in contracts OR litigation OR corporate law OR negotiations 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.