Commercial Counsel Manager

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Coats is a world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, as well as an innovative pioneer in performance materials. These critical solutions are used to create a wide range of products, including ones that provide safety and protection for people, data and the environment.

Trusted by the world's leading companies to deliver crucial, innovative, and sustainable solutions, we provide value-adding products including apparel, footwear and specialty threads.

With a proud heritage dating back more than 250 years and a spirit of evolution to constantly stay ahead of changing market needs, we have operations across 50 countries with a workforce of over 17,000, serving our customers worldwide.

Headquartered in the UK, Coats* connects talent, textiles, and technology to make a better and more sustainable world.

For more info, visit our website: www.coats.com

Role Purpose:

This role acts as a key advisor on commercial transactions, working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to enable business growth while protecting the company's legal and commercial interests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting and vetting all types of commercial agreements required for the business.
• Managing litigation, both in-house and through instructing and managing external counsel, and representing the Company before the appropriate courts.
• Assisting the Finance Director with filing statutory returns with local authorities (SECP) and coordinating with Directors and other stakeholders to arrange necessary documentation.
• Assisting the Finance Director in resolving legal discrepancies and addressing notices from SECP.
• Managing the Company's contracts database on a day-to-day basis, including migration from the current provider to an internal system.
• Liaising with the Accounts team to process legal services invoices and maintain updated legal records.
• Supporting the implementation of Company policies aimed at meeting regulatory obligations.
• Overseeing legal administrative functions, including document archiving, meeting room bookings, issuing the weekly legal movement sheet, and filing.
• Managing relationships with external counsel and law firms.
• Advising management on industrial relations matters, including coordination with legal advisors to defend cases filed by workers in labour courts.
• Assisting management on intellectual property matters, coordinating with external counsel and business, and working with legal advisors and trademark attorneys to file or defend infringement and passing-off cases.
• Filing legal cases against customers and suppliers (e.g., for recoveries, breaches of contract, trademark violations), and against local authorities (e.g., Sindh Revenue Board, SITE Land Authority, SESSI, EOBI, utility companies).
• Handling and responding to show cause notices received from local authorities such as the State Bank of Pakistan (e.g., export payments) and the Sindh Revenue Board.
• Providing support in matters related to WPPF (Workers' Profit Participation Fund), WWF (Workers' Welfare Fund), and associated litigation.
• Assisting during audits conducted by local authorities, including those related to stamp duty and sales tax.
• Supporting the Company in ensuring regulatory and legal compliance with both Company policies and procedures and State laws and regulations.
• Conducting legal research.
• Facilitating the execution of agreements and compliance statements and supporting the preparation of mid-year and year-end litigation reports across the group.
• Providing legal support on large-scale corporate projects, including assisting external counsel in sourcing relevant legal documents and helping meet regulatory obligations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution.
• Completion of the Company Secretary course will be considered an added advantage.
• 7–8 years of relevant legal experience, preferably within the manufacturing industry.
• Proven track record of legal training at a reputable law firm, combined with in-house counsel experience in a corporate environment.
• Strong background in commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.

At Coats Group, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a diverse and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making an impact in the textile industry and eager to join a global leader with a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us.

Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and help shape the future of textiles.

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionLegal and Strategy/Planning
• IndustriesTextile Manufacturing

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