Deputy Manager Litigation

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider is seeking a legal officer to manage litigation and provide legal advice. Responsibilities include gathering legal amendments, preparing documents, and representing the company in court. The ideal candidate is a law graduate with at least 3 years of relevant experience and 1 year of bar enrollment.

Qualifications

• Law graduate from a recognized university.
• At least 3 years relevant experience.
• 1 year of Bar Enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering amendments to laws.
• Coordinate with various departments for lawsuits.
• Prepare drafts regarding legal views.
• Provide case details to external counsel.
• Execute legal documents as needed.
• Represent the company at court hearings.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting legal documents

Understanding of laws and regulations

Case management

Education

Law degree

Job description

Law graduate from HEC (Higher Education Commission) recognized university with 3 years of relevant experience and 1 year of Bar Enrollment.

Responsibilities:

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to carry out activities related to prosecution and defense in lawsuits to protect the company's interests.

Job Responsibilities

1. Assist in gathering amendments to laws, rules, and regulations from federal, provincial, and statutory bodies, and present them to the supervisor for review.
2. Coordinate with SSGC departments at the Head Office to collect necessary documents and follow up on lawsuits or other legal matters.
3. Prepare initial drafts regarding legal views on issues related to litigation, highlighting key points that may impact SSGC, based on laws, rules, regulations, and research.
4. Provide case details and supporting documents to external counsel and share the company’s legal perspective for litigation.
5. Assist in preparing and executing “Vakalatnama” for appointing legal counsel.
6. Coordinate with legal counsel to initiate and follow up on lawsuits filed by or against the company, developing and reviewing legal documents and ensuring the company's interests are protected.
7. Represent SSGC at court hearings when required.
8. Participate in preparing, vetting, and serving legal notices related to the company.
9. Seek feedback from relevant departments to determine the company's stance on legal matters.
10. Vet legal documents and drafts, providing paragraph-wise input for risk analysis and impact assessment.
11. Assist in representing the company in arbitration and dispute settlement discussions.
12. Maintain good relationships with court officials to facilitate legal procedures.
13. Update management on ongoing legal cases and generate reports on potential legal risks.
14. Study court decisions on legal issues, evaluate their impact on the company, and advise management accordingly.
15. Advise on legal and regulatory changes and their implications for the company.
16. Support junior legal staff in drafting and reviewing legal documents.
17. Comply with risk management frameworks and participate in related activities.
18. Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

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