Manager (Legal, Corporate Affairs & Compliance)

Position Title: Manager (Legal, Corporate Affairs & Compliance)
Entity: PIA Holding Company Limited (PIAHCL)
Reports To: Dy. General Manager (Legal, Corporate Affairs & Compliance)
Location: Head Office - Islamabad
Grade/Level: Middle Management

1. Position Summary

The Manager/Assistant Manager will be a key operational member of the Legal, Corporate Affairs & Compliance team, responsible for executing day-to-day legal, secretarial, and compliance tasks. This role focuses on meticulous drafting, legal research, regulatory filing preparation, and providing timely front-line support to the Dy. GM and GM.

2. Key Responsibilities

Legal Documentation & Research

• Draft, vet, and finalize routine commercial contracts, service agreements, NDAs, and other legal instruments based on templates and guidance.
• Conduct in-depth legal research on case law, statutes (Companies Act 2017, SOE Act 2023), and regulatory interpretations to support advisory work.
• Maintain a secure and organized repository of all executed contracts and legal opinions.
• Assist in the preparation of legal notices and replies to legal correspondence.

Corporate & Compliance Administration

• Prepare drafts of Board and Committee minutes, resolutions, circular resolutions, and statutory forms.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of statutory registers and corporate records.
• Assist in the timely preparation and submission of routine regulatory filings and returns to the SECP and other relevant bodies.
• Support the implementation of the company's compliance framework by monitoring internal adherence to policies and regulatory requirements.

Litigation Support

• Gather and organize all necessary documentation and evidence required for active litigation or regulatory proceedings.
• Act as the internal point of contact for external law firms, ensuring they have all required information and documents promptly.
• Track the status and progress of legal cases and maintain the litigation database.

Internal Advisory Support

• Assist the Dy. GM in developing internal legal advisories and training materials for various departments.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Bar at Law / LLB (Hons) / LLB / LLM / 16 years of education from an HEC-recognized institution.
• Relevant certification (e.g., Company Secretarial, Corporate Governance) is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in a corporate legal, secretarial, or compliance role
• Proven ability in contract drafting and legal research.

Maximum Age:

40 years