Junior Counsel

Rafhan Maize Products Co. Ltd.; Lahore; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Rafhan Maize Products Co. Ltd. in Lahore is seeking a qualified legal professional to support contract drafting, lifecycle management, negotiation with internal and external stakeholders, and risk assessment to safeguard the company’s interests.

You will assist senior counsels with legal research, compliance initiatives and Business Integrity programs within a fast-paced manufacturing environment and collaborate across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law is required.
• Experience in the legal sector is preferred.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Contract Drafting – Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure company’s full legal rights.
• Contract Life Cycle Management – Assist Legal Counsel in managing the contracts repository and implementation of life cycle management system.
• Negotiation – Communicate and negotiate with internal and external parties such as Business functions, Regulators, External Counsel, Public Authority etc.
• Risk Management – Apply effective Risk Management Techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
• Communication – Provide clarification on Legal Language or Specifications to the organization.
• Legal Research – Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation and case law. Provide updates to counsels on any changes impacting the company.
• Business Integrity – Assist Legal and Compliance Counsel in conducting investigations and implement the Business Integrity program in Pakistan.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract lifecycle

Negotiation

Risk management

Legal research

Communication

Business integrity

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• Contract Drafting – Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure company’s full legal rights
• Contract Life Cycle Management – Assist Legal Counsel in managing the contracts repository and implementation of life cycle management system.
• Negotiation – Communicate and negotiate with internal and external parties such as Business functions, Regulators, External Counsel, Public Authority etc.
• Risk Management – Apply effective Risk Management Techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
• Communication – Provide clarification on Legal Language or Specifications to the organization.
• Legal Research – Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation and case law. Provide updates to counsels on any changes impacting the company.
• Business Integrity – Assist Legal and Compliance Counsel in conducting investigations and implement the Business Integrity program in Pakistan.

Mandatory Requirements

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in law
• Work experience in Legal sector
• English fluency, both written and spoken

Required Behaviors And Skills

• Contract drafting
• Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders
• Multitasking
• Management of senior stakeholders

We value diversity in our company and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status, or disability status. Rafhanmaize offers support to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If an applicant requires accommodation during the application or selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet their needs.

Rafhanmaize uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available:

No