BASIC PURPOSE

The Legal Counsel & Company Secretary will be responsible for managing the corporate secretarial and legal affairs of multiple companies within the Group. The role ensures full compliance with applicable corporate laws and regulations, upholds sound governance practices, supports the Board of Directors and senior management, and provides proactive legal support to the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate Secretarial

• Ensure compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, the rules and regulations made thereunder, and other applicable statutes and the Articles of Association of the companies.
• Prepare the agenda and supporting documents for all meetings of the Board of Directors and its Committees.
• Convene and hold Board and Committee meetings and maintain an accurate record of proceedings.
• Attend Board meetings to ensure that legal requirements are fulfilled and provide the necessary information and guidance to directors.
• Correspond with the directors of the companies on various matters.
• Arrange Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings, attend them to ensure compliance with legal requirements, and maintain accurate records thereof.
• File documents and statutory returns with the Registrar / Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) promptly, as required by law.
• Handle all correspondence between the companies and their shareholders.
• Maintain the statutory books and registers of the companies in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Legal

• Advise the Chief Executive Officer and other executives, in conjunction with the companies' solicitors, on legal matters as required.
• Engage legal advisors and defend the rights of the companies in courts of law.
• Provide proactive legal support to all departments of Group companies on the negotiation, drafting, execution, monitoring and maintenance of contracts.
• Provide legal opinions and support on transactions to ensure they are in line with the companies' objectives and applicable laws.
• Manage litigation, liaise with external counsel, and appear before various judicial forums to represent and defend the organization.

Others

• Perform day-to-day corporate secretarial operations, including any task or project assigned by the Chief Executive Officer or the Board.

QUALIFICATION

• ACA / ACMA / LLB / LLM from a recognized institution, along with relevant certifications.

EXPERIENCE

• 6-8 years of relevant experience in corporate secretarial and legal functions, preferably in a large listed or multinational organization or group of companies.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Leadership and team management
• Conflict resolution
• Analytical skills
• Time management
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Honesty and integrity
• Dedication and commitment