Manager – Corporate Agreements

SSGC LPG Limited; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited is seeking an experienced law professional to prepare and review contracts and provide timely legal opinions as required by user departments. The role involves screening agreements, drafting amendments, and coordinating with multiple departments to finalize contracts and ensure lawful compliance.

The incumbent will study legislation, provide guidance on legal implications, engage with external law firms for specialized opinions, and represent the company in

Qualifications

• Law graduate with recognized university background and 5 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years of Bar Enrollment and admission to practice are required.
• Experience in reviewing and drafting commercial contracts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in screening and evaluating agreements such as service level, gas sale, and procurement contracts.
• Draft amendments and provide legal opinions to safeguard company interests.
• Coordinate with various departments to finalize contracts and resolve issues.
• Review tenancy and lease agreements and advise relevant departments.
• Participate in negotiations of gas sale agreements with E&P companies.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract review

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Education

Law degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Law graduate from HEC (Higher Education Commission) recognized university with 5 years of relevant experience with 2 years of Bar Enrollment

Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to prepare and review contracts. The incumbent occupying the position will also be responsible for providing timely professional legal advice and opinions as required by the user departments of SSGC.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in screening and evaluation of agreements/contracts, such as service level agreements, gas sale and purchase agreements (both upstream and downstream), and contracts for services that are acquired through procurement and are subject to the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority Rules.
• Determine if the agreements serve the interests of the company and point out to the management any terms that might be unfavorable to SSGC and amend or remove as appropriate.
• Study the drafts of impending legislation and assist the immediate supervisor in the evaluation of the probable effect on SSGC and assist in raising recommendations to deal with implications.
• Coordinate with various SSGC departments to resolve issues relating to the drafting or execution of contracts or finalization of other matters requiring input from the Legal department.
• Assist in the preparation of draft contracts with respect to commercial transactions, memorandum of understanding (MoUs), and non-disclosure agreements.
• Prepare amendments to existing contracts considering the legal implications and ensure that the interests of the company are safeguarded in the processing and execution of contract revisions.
• Review tenancy and lease agreements and provide feedback to the relevant departments.
• Study reports on the decisions taken by superior courts on various legal issues, evaluate the probable effect on the company’s operations or the law suits pending in courts and discuss with immediate superior the various options available.
• Coordinate with the external law firms for specialized legal opinions.
• Review and discuss the legal opinions with the law firms to ensure that SSGC’s requirements are appropriately addressed.
• Assist in screening and evaluation of agreements/contracts, such as service level agreements, gas sale and purchase agreements (both upstream and downstream), and contracts for services that are acquired through procurement and are subject to the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority Rules.
• Determine if the agreements serve the interests of the company and point out to the management any terms that might be unfavorable to SSGC and amend or remove as appropriate.
• Study the drafts of impending legislation and assist the immediate supervisor in the evaluation of the probable effect on SSGC and assist in raising recommendations to deal with implications.
• Coordinate with various SSGC departments to resolve issues relating to the drafting or execution of contracts or finalization of other matters requiring input from the Legal department.
• Assist in the preparation of draft contracts with respect to commercial transactions, memorandum of understanding (MoUs), and non-disclosure agreements.
• Prepare amendments to existing contracts considering the legal implications and ensure that the interests of the company are safeguarded in the processing and execution of contract revisions.
• Review tenancy and lease agreements and provide feedback to the relevant departments.
• Study reports on the decisions taken by superior courts on various legal issues, evaluate the probable effect on the company’s operations or the law suits pending in courts and discuss with immediate superior the various options available.
• Coordinate with the external law firms for specialized legal opinions.
• Participate as a member of SSGC negotiation team to negotiate and settle the terms of the gas sale agreements with the exploration & production(E&P) companies within the gas industry.
• Ensure that legal aspects are taken care of in settlement related aspects.
• Assist in providing legal opinions and legal guidance on referred issues, cases and queries from user departments.
• Represent SSGC in various government and legal forums including standing committees and ministries on various legislative matters, where required.
• Provide assistance and guidance to legal counsel in the institution and follow-up of law suits filed by the company or in suits where the company is defendant.
• Attend court hearings on behalf of SSGC in important matters or as deemed appropriate.
• Prepare periodic reports for the Legal department’s management on the progress status of contracts.
• Periodically review lists for vetting of standard legal documents.
• Support junior legal staff in developing initial drafts and legal opinions.
• Identify and assess risks under their management/ownership.
• Develop and implement risk response strategies for the risks under their management.
• Monitor risks and response strategies under their management.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of information provided for risk reporting.
• Undertake any other task assigned by the immediate superior.

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