Legal Manager

Islamabad - Pakistan

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Legal

Job Summary

About PalmPay
PalmPay is a leading neobank and fintech platform scaling financial inclusion across emerging markets. With over 40 million users were building a digital financial ecosystem that empowers individuals and businesses through accessible easy-to-use and rewarding financial services.
Operating in Nigeria Ghana Tanzania Bangladesh and Pakistan PalmPay has been recognised by CNBC as one of the Top 300 Global Fintech Companies and ranked #2 overall and #1 in financial services on the Financial Times Africas Fastest Growing Companies 2025 list.

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Legal Manager to oversee legal and regulatory affairs for PalmPay Pakistan. This role will manage contracts compliance matters regulatory engagement and legal risk management ensuring alignment with SECP NBFC and fintech regulations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in financial services NBFC or digital banking with the ability to support both day-to-day legal operations and long-term strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
Regulatory & Compliance

Ensure compliance with SECP regulations NBFC rules Labor lawTax law
Act as a liaison with regulators external counsel and government authorities on legal and compliance matters.
Provide legal guidance on licensing regulatory inspections and compliance frameworks.

Contracts & Legal Documentation

Draft review and negotiate contracts agreements and MOUs with partners vendors and clients.
Ensure all legal documents are aligned with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
Maintain accurate records of all legal and contractual obligations.

Risk Management & Advisory

Identify legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Provide legal opinions to management on new business initiatives products and partnerships.
Support dispute resolution and litigation management where required.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Compliance HR Finance and Business teams to integrate legal considerations into operations.
Conduct legal awareness sessions and trainings for staff.

Reporting & Leadership

Prepare and present regular legal reports to senior management.
Contribute to building a strong governance and compliance culture across PalmPay Pakistan.

Requirements

Bachelors or Masters degree in Law (LLB/LLM) from a recognized institution.
7 years of professional legal experience with at least 3 years in financial services fintech NBFC or digital banking.
Strong understanding of SECP regulations NBFC frameworks corporate law labor law and tax law.
Proven experience in contract drafting regulatory engagement and risk management.
Excellent communication negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Fluency in English and Urdu (written and spoken).

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary
Annual salary reviews.
Festival bonuses and mobile/internet allowance.
Professional development opportunities.
Opportunity to lead legal and regulatory matters for a multinational fintech company in Pakistan.

Required Experience:

Manager

About PalmPayPalmPay is a leading neobank and fintech platform scaling financial inclusion across emerging markets. With over 40 million users were building a digital financial ecosystem that empowers individuals and businesses through accessible easy-to-use and rewarding financial services.Operatin...