Assistant Legal Counsel

Oxiliry; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxiliry (Private) Limited is continually building a talent pool for Assistant Legal Counsel roles in Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore. The role supports the Director, International Legal Affairs in managing a diverse portfolio of corporate, commercial, regulatory, and other legal matters.

The Assistant Legal Counsel requires strong legal research, drafting ability, and professional judgment, with ownership of assigned matters and effective stakeholder communication within established department

Qualifications

• Strong legal research, analytical, and drafting skills.
• Solid understanding of corporate and commercial law, governance, and risk.
• Ability to communicate conclusions clearly and practically.

Responsibilities

• Handle and support assigned legal matters within delegated authority.
• Conduct thorough legal and regulatory research with practical analyses.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, correspondence, and regulatory filings.
• Coordinate litigation and dispute support with external counsel.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting & drafting

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Ownership of matters

Attention to confidentiality

Mercantile/ corporate knowledge

Education

LL.B. or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Oxiliry (Private) Limited's Legal Department maintains an ongoing talent pipeline for Assistant Legal Counsel positions in Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore. Applications are welcomed on a continuing basis from qualified lawyers who meet the criteria below. Suitable candidates may be contacted as opportunities become available.

The Assistant Legal Counsel is a substantive member of the Legal Department and supports the Director, International Legal Affairs in managing a diverse portfolio of corporate, commercial, transactional, litigation, employment, regulatory, and other legal matters.

The role requires strong legal research and drafting ability, sound professional judgment, ownership of assigned matters, effective stakeholder communication, and the ability to work within established Legal Department standards, workflows, and escalation protocols.

Core Responsibilities

• Legal Matter Management: Handle and support assigned corporate, commercial, transactional, litigation, employment, regulatory, and other legal matters within delegated authority and under appropriate supervision.
• Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough legal and regulatory research, identify relevant legal and commercial risks, and prepare clear, practical analyses and recommendations.
• Drafting and Contract Review: Draft, review, revise, and negotiate contracts, correspondence, pleadings, responses, corporate documents, regulatory filings, and other legal instruments.
• Litigation and Dispute Support: Coordinate litigation and dispute matters, including working with external counsel, maintaining case records, monitoring deadlines, and supporting litigation strategy and execution.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and assess legal, regulatory, contractual, and operational risks and assist in developing practical mitigation strategies.
• Business Support: Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and provide timely, practical legal support within the scope of the role.
• Legal Operations and Knowledge Management: Maintain accurate matter records, follow Legal Department workflows and service standards, contribute to knowledge management, and support continuous improvement of legal processes.
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide timely, clear, and appropriately documented updates on assigned matters and elevate material issues in accordance with established protocols.
• Team Contribution: Work collaboratively with other members of the Legal Department and contribute to a culture of ownership, professional development, accountability, and continuous learning.

Required Qualifications

Education: LL.B. or equivalent recognized law degree.

Experience: Approximately 3–4 years of post-qualification legal experience, preferably with a reputable law firm, corporate legal department, or a combination of both.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Strong legal research, analytical, and drafting skills.
• Sound understanding of commercial and corporate legal matters, dispute resolution, governance, and legal risk.
• Ability to understand complex issues and communicate conclusions clearly and practically.
• Strong ownership, prioritization, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and stakeholders while meeting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently within delegated authority while recognizing when escalation or additional guidance is required.
• Professional maturity, sound judgment, attention to detail, and intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to work effectively in a structured, process-oriented Legal Department.
• Absolute commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and professional ethics.

Talent Pool Applications

We are currently accepting applications for this position to build a qualified talent pool for our current and upcoming hiring requirements.

Candidates whose qualifications, experience, and skills align with the requirements of the position will be shortlisted and may be contacted as the hiring process progresses.

Submission of an application does not guarantee immediate selection or an interview. Suitable profiles will be considered based on business requirements and position availability.