Chief Legal Advisor
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Job Field of Experience: |
Legal, Law, Legislation |
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Job Type: |
Contractual Regular |
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Job Scale/ Grade: |
PPS-11 |
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Min. Experience Required: |
15 Years |
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Vacancies/Slots: |
01 |
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Max. Age Limit Required: |
55 Years |
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5 years General Age Relaxation: |
N/A |
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Job Title: |
Chief Legal Advisor |
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Job Specification:
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· Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts (SaaS, NDAs, MoUs, vendor & client agreements). · Ensure compliance with Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016, Electronic Transactions Ordinance (ETO) 2002 , PSS and international laws etc. · Provide legal advisory support on IT, cybersecurity, fintech, buisness and data privacy regulations. · Liaise with PTA, MoITT and relevant authorities for compliance with regultory frameworks. · Represent the organization in legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings. · Manage intellectual property, trademarks and licensing issues. · Conduct legal risk assessments for products and services. · Coordinate with external and government legal counsel on national and international matters. · Assist management with corporate governance, board resolutions and statutory compliance filings.. |
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Qualifications: · LLB or LLM from an HEC-recognized university. · Foreign qualification (Bar-at-Law / LLM from UK, USA, or EU) will be preferred. · Certification or short courses in Cyber Law / Data Protection / IT Governance will be an added advantage. |
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Experience: · Minimum 15 years of post-qualification experience in corporate, IT, and cyber law, preferably in technology-driven, SaaS, fintech, or government digital transformation projects. · Strong command of corporate and cyber law frameworks in Pakistan. · In-depth understanding of PECA 2016, NCSP,PSS and data protection principles. · Excellent drafting, negotiation, and contract management skills. · Strategic thinking, analytical judgment, and leadership ability. · Effective coordination with regulatory and enforcement bodies (FIA Cyber Crime Wing, PTA, SECP, STZA). · Experience in public sector projects, fintech regulation, or SaaS product compliance. · Knowledge of international cyber law, digital evidence, and electronic signature frameworks. · Familiarity with AI governance, blockchain regulation, and cloud compliance will be a plus |
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Domicile Quota: Pakistan |
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Location of Job: Islamabad |
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Test/ Interview location: Islamabad |
