Legal Specialist

Yadea Pakistan; Lahore; In loco; PKR 2.000.000 - 4.000.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Yadea Pakistan is seeking a qualified Legal Specialist to support its legal affairs, contract management, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance in Lahore, Pakistan. The role involves drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, advising on corporate and labor laws, and coordinating with external counsel to mitigate legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has an LLB and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong English and Urdu communication

Competenze

• LLB degree recognized in Pakistan.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant corporate legal experience.
• Enrollment with Pakistan Bar Council is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Pakistani contract, corporate, labor, and regulatory laws.
• Excellent English drafting and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in Urdu with strong English communication.

Mansioni

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Provide legal guidance on corporate, commercial, labour, consumer protection and data protection matters.
• Maintain corporate records, licenses, resolutions, and statutory filings.
• Coordinate with external counsel on disputes, litigation and regulatory matters.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure timely compliance.
• Identify legal risks and maintain a centralized contract register.
• Support internal compliance training and cross-functional legal support.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Procurement, Sales and other departments on legal matters.

Conoscenze

Urdu language

English communication

Chinese (advantage)

Formazione

LLB degree recognized in Pakistan

Descrizione del lavoro

YADEA PAKISTAN IS HIRING - LEGAL SPECIALIST

Department: Legal & Compliance

Job Type: Full-Time

Company: Yadea Pakistan

Location: Lahore, Pakistan

Position Overview

Yadea Pakistan is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Legal Specialist to support the company's legal affairs, contract management, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will provide legal guidance on business operations, review and negotiate commercial agreements, manage legal documentation, and coordinate with external legal counsel to mitigate legal risks and ensure compliance with applicable Pakistani laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Drafting & Review: Draft, review, and negotiate procurement, sales, lease, service, confidentiality, and other commercial agreements to protect the company's legal and business interests.
• Legal Advisory: Provide legal guidance on corporate, commercial, labor, consumer protection, and data protection matters in accordance with applicable Pakistani laws and regulations.
• Corporate Governance & Documentation: Maintain corporate records, company licenses, board resolutions, powers of attorney, authorizations, statutory documents, and regulatory filings.
• Litigation & Dispute Management: Coordinate with external legal counsel on disputes, litigation, debt recovery, claims, and legal matters involving government authorities.
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments, assess their potential impact on business operations, and support timely compliance with statutory requirements.
• Legal Risk Management: Identify potential legal risks, review contractual obligations, maintain a centralized contract register, and recommend measures to minimize legal exposure.
• Compliance Training: Support the development and delivery of internal legal awareness and compliance training to promote ethical business practices and adherence to company policies.
• Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with HR, Finance, Procurement, Sales, and other departments to address legal matters and facilitate compliant business operations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: LLB degree recognized in Pakistan.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in corporate legal affairs, an in-house legal department, or a reputable law firm.
• Professional Qualification: Enrollment with the relevant Pakistan Bar Council is preferred.
• Legal Expertise: Strong working knowledge of Pakistani contract, corporate, labor, commercial, and regulatory laws.
• Drafting & Negotiation: Excellent English-language legal drafting, contract review, and negotiation skills.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of corporate documentation, statutory filings, compliance requirements, and dispute-resolution procedures.
• Language Skills: Fluency in Urdu and strong English communication skills. Knowledge of Chinese will be an added advantage.
• Professional Attributes: High integrity, attention to detail, sound legal judgment, discretion, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.