Senior Legal Counsel

4 days ago

Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan beBee Careers Full time

Legal Leadership Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic legal professional to lead our legal, governance, and regulatory functions for our business unit.

This dual-role position is central to our operations, ensuring legal integrity, corporate governance, and full compliance with applicable laws. The ideal candidate will be a proactive legal leader with deep expertise in regulations, company law, digital financial services, and board advisory.

  • Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert legal guidance on corporate structuring, licensing, digital payments, consumer protection, data privacy, cybersecurity, and intellectual property.

  • Lead, structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial, technology, data sharing, and vendor contracts.

  • Oversee and manage all legal risks associated with product development, partnerships, fundraising, and market expansion.

  • Stay abreast of global and local regulatory trends and advise the business on emerging risks and opportunities.

  • Manage litigation, disputes, and external counsel engagements effectively.

  • Act as Company Secretary for the board and its committees, ensuring best-in-class governance practices.

  • Organize and minute board meetings, maintain statutory registers, and ensure timely filings with regulatory authorities.

  • Advise the board on fiduciary duties, company law compliance, and evolving governance norms.

  • Ensure compliance with corporate laws, licensing requirements, and relevant regulations.

  • Serve as the primary legal liaison with regulators and support licensing, reporting, and audit obligations.

  • Engage with industry bodies and contribute to policy advocacy where relevant.

  • Build and lead a high-performing legal team aligned with business priorities.

  • Implement legal operations tools, workflows, and contract lifecycle management systems.

  • Develop internal training programs to promote legal and regulatory awareness across teams.

Requirements:

  • The ideal candidate will have an LLB or equivalent legal degree; LLM or CS certification is a strong plus.

  • At least 12+ years of post-qualification experience, with significant leadership exposure in fintech, financial services, or technology companies.

  • Demonstrated expertise in fintech regulations, digital banking, data protection, and corporate governance.

  • Experience working with boards, regulators, and cross-functional executive teams.

  • Prior experience as a Company Secretary in a regulated entity preferred.

Key Skills & Attributes:

  • Strategic legal thinking with commercial pragmatism.

  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and advisory capabilities.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective board and regulator engagement.

  • High integrity, discretion, and a risk-based approach to decision-making.

  • Passion for innovation and technology in the financial services space.

Benefits:

We offer a dynamic work environment that values entrepreneurial and innovative mindsets, harnessing professional and interpersonal collaboration, and fostering customer-obsession.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to be part of something transformative, someone who can play a critical role in driving success.

We empower millions more with the tools necessary to progress in an increasingly digital economy.

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