Head of Litigation

2 days ago

Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan Telenor Full time
Last date to apply: 27th July, 2025

Employment Type: This is a Full-time position.

Grade: This is a grade 4 position.

Location: This role is based in Islamabad Pakistan.

About the Role:

As Head of Litigation, you will play a pivotal role within the Governance, Legal & Compliance (GLC) function at Telenor Pakistan (TP). You will be responsible for leading litigation and dispute management, providing strategic legal counsel to safeguard the company's interests and uphold robust governance standards.

Serving as a trusted advisor to senior management, you will oversee litigation and disputes, ensuring effective mitigation of legal risks. The role requires close collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to support informed, compliant and business-aligned decision-making.

Your impactful goals will include:
  • Delivering strategic legal counsel to internal stakeholders on litigation, regulatory matters and dispute resolution to support business continuity and risk mitigation.
  • Ensuring company-wide compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
  • Leading coordination and engagement with external regulators and authorities, including SECP, CCP and PTA, to effectively manage legal and regulatory proceedings
  • Designing, implementing and maintaining legal frameworks, such as policies, templates, SOPs, and guidelines, to enhance legal risk management and operational efficiency.
  • Monitoring legislative and regulatory developments and providing timely advice on their impact on the Company's operational matters.
  • Develop and implement a company-wide litigation strategy aligned with business objectives, legal risk appetite and governance standards.
  • Strengthen internal litigation processes by streamlining workflows, case tracking, legal budgeting, and performance measurement of internal and external counsel.
  • Lead internal legal awareness initiatives to build capacity across departments on legal obligations, litigation exposure and regulatory compliance.
  • Contribute to the company's governance framework by supporting Board and committee functions with litigation updates, risk reports, and compliance insights.
  • Support crisis management and reputational risk mitigation by advising on high-stakes litigation, media-sensitive cases and enforcement actions.
  • Regularly benchmark legal practices against industry best standards to continuously improve the company's litigation and regulatory approach.
Your Typical day at work:
  • Lead and manage the Company's complete litigation portfolio, including civil, criminal, commercial, tax, customs, labor and regulatory matters.
  • Draft, review and finalize legal documents such as plaints, petitions, replies, written statements, in compliance with legal standards and internal policies.
  • Represent the Company before judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative forums including Civil Courts, High Courts, Supreme Courts, Consumer Courts, NIRC, Labour Courts, Customs Tribunals, EPA and TMAs.
  • Oversee legal disputes arising from BTS site agreements, franchise arrangements, service & supply contracts, tenancy issues and regional operations.
  • Respond to pre-litigation notices and legal queries from internal & external stakeholders and regulatory bodies in a timely and strategic manner.
  • Lead legal engagements with regulators such as PTA, CCP, MoITT, USFCo., SBP, FIA, NAB, NEPRA, EPA and others on investigations, hearings, and compliance matters.
  • Develop and implement defense strategies for show-cause notices, regulatory inquiries and enforcement actions.
  • Collaborate with external counsel and internal stakeholders to ensure effective handling of all legal and regulatory proceedings.
  • Provide strategic legal advice to senior leadership and cross-functional teams on litigation risk, regulatory exposure and business operations.
  • Identify, assess and mitigate legal risks related to business activities and strategic initiatives.
  • Formulate litigation strategies aligned with the company's legal risk appetite and business objectives.
  • Prepare legal risk reports, case summaries and litigation updates for executive management and the Board.
  • Develop and maintain internal legal policies, SOPs, and compliance mechanisms in line with applicable laws and regulatory frameworks.
  • Conduct legal research and provide practical, solution-oriented guidance on complex legal matters.
  • Supervise and mentor a team of in-house litigators, monitor performance, assign case responsibilities and support professional development.
  • Evaluate and manage external legal counsel to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality of service.
  • Review and advise on disciplinary actions, show-cause notices and grievance matters involving legal implications.
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of litigation dashboards, trackers, and reporting tools.
  • Conduct field visits to courts and legal forums to monitor case progress and ensure panel lawyer performance.
  • Provide legal guidance and support to regional teams in implementing and complying with court orders.
  • Execute any other responsibilities assigned by the Head of Governance, Legal & Compliance.
Potential Career Path:

Vertical growth prospects available.

What we're looking for?

Education:Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD), from a recognized institution.Master's degree in Law (LLM), Bar-at-Law and other related diploma / certification will be added advantage.
  • Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience in litigation, with at least 5 years in a senior role managing diverse legal portfolios. Telecom, regulatory background preferred
  • Proven track record in advising on legal, regulatory, tax and custom related matters and ensuring compliance with applicable legal, competition and regulatory frameworks.
  • Experience within the telecommunications sector or other highly regulated industries will be considered a strong advantage.
Functional Skills / Work experience:
  • Leadership in team supervision, management and mentorship.
  • Strong command of local and international corporate and commercial laws, with specific expertise in civil, regulatory, tax, customs and labor laws of Pakistan.
  • Excellent legal research, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
  • High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with creative decision-making capabilities.
  • Demonstrates the highest level of integrity and ethical standards.
  • Good business acumen with the ability to align legal advice to commercial objectives.
  • Skilled in relationship building and management across diverse teams and external parties.
  • Exploratory mindset coupled with strong execution skills to drive results.
Why should you join Telenor?

At Telenor Pakistan, we're more than just a workplace-we're a community where learning and growth are at the core of everything we do. We provide a platform that nurtures your professional and personal development, empowering you to excel in your chosen field and realize your potential in a dynamic, collaborative environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity, fostering an open and flexible environment where new ideas are welcomed.

As a learning organization, we value curiosity and innovation, encouraging hands-on experiences and continuous growth. Our culture, built on Telenor's four guiding behaviors, sets us apart:
  • Always Explore: We believe growth is achieved through daily learning. We encourage you to challenge norms, embrace curiosity, experiment, and learn from every step.
  • Create Together: We know that diverse teams yield the best solutions. By bringing together varied perspectives, we support, share, and help each other succeed.
  • Keep Promises: Trust is essential to all relationships. We take ownership and pride in delivering with accuracy and integrity.
  • Be Respectful: We prioritize empathy and respect, meeting everyone at eye level, listening intently, and showing care.
Join us to be mentored, empowered, and inspired and become part of a team that positively impacts over 40 million lives every day
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