Legal Manager

2 days ago

Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan PalmPay Full time 1,200,000 - 3,600,000 per year

About PalmPay
PalmPay is a leading neobank and fintech platform scaling financial inclusion across emerging markets. With over
40 million users
, we're 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' Africa's 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 law,Tax 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

  • Bachelor's or Master's 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

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