Law Graduate with at least 03 years of relevant experience and 01 year bar enrollment
Responsibilities:
Coordinate with SSGC departments at the Head Office to collect the necessary documents, follow up on lawsuits or finalization of other matters requiring input from the Legal department.
Prepare an initial draft regarding the legal view on referred issues / cases / queries primarily related to litigation matters based on existing laws, rules, regulations and related research highlighting salient points of interest that may adversely or otherwise impact SSGC.
Provide details of the case along with the supporting documents to the external counsel and share the company’s legal perspective in order to proceed with the litigation.
Assist in the preparation and execution of “Vakalatnama” for appointment of legal counsel.
Assist in coordination with the legal counsel to initiate and follow up of lawsuits filed by the company or in suits where the company is a respondent.
Coordinate with the external counsel in developing and reviewing appropriate draft, brief, reply, para-wise comments, opinions and supporting papers. Ensure that SSGC’s viewpoint is correctly presented and its interest safeguarded on legal matters.
Seek feedback and clarification from relevant departments as and when required to determine company’s stance.
Assist in vetting the referred legal documents and drafts as the case may be and provide para-wise input in view of adequate risk analysis and impact on SSGC.
Assist in the representation of the company’s point of view before any arbitrator or in any discussions relating to the settlement of disputes out of court.
In important matters or as deemed appropriate, represent SSGC during court hearings.
Provide update on the ongoing cases to members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) during their periodic meetings.
Assist in preparation of the status of lawsuits pertaining to the company and ensure that effective steps are being taken to safeguard the company’s interests at all levels.
Generate periodic reports for the management on potential legal and litigation risks.
Study reports on the decisions taken by superior courts on various legal issues, evaluate the probable effect on the company’s operations or the lawsuits pending in courts and advise the departmental management on the options available.
Comply with the risk management framework and Participate actively in risk management activities across the organization.
Ensure that key risks are identified, reported, recorded and managed in a timely manner.
Receive appropriate training in risk management.
Perform any other work assigned by immediate supervisor.
Receive appropriate training in risk management.
Perform any other work assigned by immediate supervisor.
