General Manager - Legal & Compliance
General Manager - Legal & Compliance
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Job Description
HRSI is leading executive search on behalf of a leading company in the Oil & Gas sector for the position of General Manager - Legal & Compliance.
Job Title: General Manager-Legal & Compliance
Function/Department: Legal/Corporate Secretarial
Location: Head Office - Karachi
The candidate will be responsible to serve as the chief legal advisor and compliance lead of the company overseeing all. legal affairs and compliance functions. This role ensures the organization adheres to applicable laws regulatory frameworks and internal policies while supporting the CEO and executive management in strategic decision-making. The incumbent will manage legal risk promote a strong compliance culture and maintain transparent communication with regulatory authorities and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Advisory & Compliance: Provide legal counsel on corporate regulatory and commercial matters; ensure compliance with applicable laws including the Companies Act Securities Act OGRA and PSX regulations.
Contract Management: Draft review and negotiate commercial contracts agreements and legal documents; support strategic transactions and risk assessment.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Manage legal disputes litigation and arbitration; coordinate with external counsel to protect company interests.
Regulatory Compliance Management: Ensure timely and accurate regulatory filings; oversee compliance reporting and monitoring frameworks across the organization.
Regulatory & Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary liaison with SECP PSX OGRA CDC and other regulatory bodies to ensure full compliance and maintain effective relationships.
Policy & Risk Management: Develop and implement internal compliance policies SOPs and governance frameworks; promote legal and compliance risk awareness across all levels of the organization.
Qualifications & Experience
LLB/LLM from a recognized university.
Minimum 5-10 years of relevant legal and compliance experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role preferably in a listed or regulated entity.
Strong knowledge of Pakistani corporate law securities regulations and compliance frameworks.
Excellent legal drafting negotiation and analytical skills.
Proven ability to manage complex legal and compliance matters and provide strategic advice to executive leadership.
Key Competencies
Strategic thinking and sound judgment
Regulatory and compliance expertise
Leadership and people management
High ethical standards and integrity
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Employment Type
Full Time
