Junior Counsel — Contracts, Negotiation & Risk

Rafhan Maize Products Co. Ltd.; Punjab; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Rafhan Maize Products Co. Ltd. in Pakistan seeks a Legal Contracts Specialist to draft and solidify agreements, manage the contract lifecycle, and negotiate with internal teams, regulators, external counsel, and public authorities.

The role requires strong English, a law degree, and prior legal sector experience. The position emphasizes risk management, legal research, and business integrity, with duties spanning clarification of legal language and cross‑functional collaboration to safeguard the

Qualifications

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

Deal with complex matters

Multitasking

Management of senior stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law

Job description

Rafhan Maize Products Co. Ltd. in Pakistan seeks a Legal Contracts Specialist to draft and solidify agreements, manage the contract lifecycle, and negotiate with internal teams, regulators, external counsel, and public authorities.

The role requires strong English, a law degree, and prior legal sector experience. The position emphasizes risk management, legal research, and business integrity, with duties spanning clarification of legal language and cross‑functional collaboration to safeguard the