Senior Legal Counsel — Litigation & Compliance

SSGC LPG Limited; Karachi Division; Sur place; PKR 1 200 000 - 2 400 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited is seeking a Law graduate with 3 years of relevant experience and Bar enrollment to strengthen its Legal Department in Karachi. The role focuses on prosecuting and defending suits to safeguard the company’s interests, coordinating with external counsel, preparing opinions, and managing legal risk.

The successful candidate will draft and vet legal documents, liaise with internal departments, and represent the company in court when required, ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Law graduate from HEC-recognized university with 3 years of relevant experience and 1 year of Bar Enrollment.

Responsabilités

• Assist in gathering amendments to various laws, rules and regulations and present to supervisor for review.
• Coordinate with Head Office departments to collect documents, follow up on suits or other matters requiring Legal input.
• Prepare initial drafts on legal issues/cases based on existing laws, highlighting salient points affecting SSGC.
• Provide case details and supporting documents to external counsel and present the company’s legal perspective.
• Assist in preparation and execution of Vakalatnama for appointment of legal counsel.
• Coordinate with external counsel to initiate and follow up lawsuits involving the company.
• Develop and review draft briefs, replies, para-wise comments, opinions and supporting papers to ensure SSGC’s viewpoint is reflected.
• Represent SSGC at court hearings when required.
• Participate in preparing, vetting, publishing and serving legal notices; seek feedback from relevant departments.
• Assist in vetting legal documents and provide input for risk analysis and impact on SSGC.
• Represent the company’s stance before arbitrators or in dispute settlement discussions.
• Maintain relationships with court officials for document copies, filings and procedural formalities.
• Represent SSGC during court hearings in important matters.
• Provide updates on ongoing cases to Public Accounts Committee members during meetings.
• Assist in preparing status of suits and safeguarding the company’s interests at all levels.
• Generate periodic risk-related reports for management.
• Study court decisions and advise on possible effects on operations or pending suits.
• Advise seniors on changes in laws and implications for the company.
• Guide and support junior staff in drafting and reviewing pleadings.
• Comply with risk management framework and participate in risk activities across the organization.
• Identify, report, record and manage key risks in a timely manner.
• Receive training in risk management.
• Perform any other work as assigned by supervisor.

Formation

Law degree

Description du poste

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited is seeking a Law graduate with 3 years of relevant experience and Bar enrollment to strengthen its Legal Department in Karachi. The role focuses on prosecuting and defending suits to safeguard the company’s interests, coordinating with external counsel, preparing opinions, and managing legal risk.

The successful candidate will draft and vet legal documents, liaise with internal departments, and represent the company in court when required, ensuring compliance