Deputy General Manager – Litigation

LLB with 14 years of relevant experience and 5 years of Bar enrollment.

Job Summary
The position of Deputy General Manager – Litigation is responsible for overseeing the functions and operations of the Litigation Section, provision of legal advice, preparation of legal documents, and providing strategic vision on matters related to litigation matters in SSGC. Additionally, the position will also be responsible for carrying out the activities required to protect the company's interests in lawsuits filed or defended by the company.

Job Responsibilities

• Review the amendments to various laws, rules, and regulations made by federal, provincial, and other statutory bodies from time to time.

Evaluate the probable effect on SSGC operations or its relations with others and advise the concerned company personnel accordingly. Anticipate and proactively develop a strategy to address changes in regulatory requirements and public policy.

• Undertake a study of the drafts of impending legislation, evaluate the probable effect on SSGC and advise the management on the possible steps to be taken to protect the company's interests.
• Work with SSGC departments to collect the necessary documents, follow up on lawsuits or finalization of other matters requiring input from the Legal department.
• On referred issues/cases/queries primarily related to litigation matters, develop a considered legal view based on existing laws, rules, regulations, and related research highlighting salient points of interest that may adversely or otherwise impact SSGC.

Provide details of the case along with the supporting documents to the external counsel and share the company's legal perspective in order to proceed with the litigation.

• Engage external law firms/counsel of repute and relevant specialization for litigation purposes.

Determine the importance of lawsuits and evaluate the suitability of various legal counsel to be appointed for representing the company.

• Supervise the preparation and execution of "Vakalatnama" for the appointment of legal counsel.
• Provide assistance and guidance to legal counsel in the institution and follow up on lawsuits filed by the company or in suits where the company is a defendant.

Coordinate with the external counsel in developing and reviewing appropriate drafts, briefs, replies, para-wise comments, opinions, and supporting papers. Ensure that SSGC's viewpoint is correctly presented and its interest is safeguarded on legal matters.

• Ensure that the company is properly represented at the hearings of lawsuits and that the proceedings at hearings are properly documented and presented for review by the immediate superior and concerned SSGC managers.
• Supervise the preparation, vetting, publication and service of legal notices in various matters pertaining to the company.
• Consult with the stakeholders and relevant departments and seek clarification as and when required to determine company's stance.
• Undertake due vetting of referred legal documents and drafts as the case may be and provide paragraph-wise input in view of adequate risk analysis and impact on SSGC.
• Assist in the representation of the company's point of view before any arbitrator or in any discussions relating to the settlement of disputes out of court.
• Maintain effective working relationships with the officials of various courts in order to obtain copies of documents, filing of suits or other documents, and the smooth execution of procedural formalities.
• Based on proceedings of the Board and its Committees, attend to litigation-related matters and report the progress.
• In important matters or as deemed appropriate, represent SSGC during court hearings.

Provide updates on the ongoing cases to members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) during their periodic meetings.

• Review the status of lawsuits pertaining to the company and ensure that effective steps are being taken to safeguard the company's interests at all levels.
• Keep the management informed of potential legal and litigation risks on a monthly basis.
• Study reports on the decisions taken by superior courts on various legal issues, evaluate the probable effect on the company's operations or the lawsuits pending in courts, and advise the management on the options available.
• Advise the management on changes or amendments in laws and rules along with the applicable implications for the company, if any.
• With reference to the above matters, guide, and support junior legal staff in developing initial drafts/replies/pleadings etc.

, and review accordingly.

• Identify and assess risks under their management/ownership.
• Develop and implement risk response strategies for the risks under their management.
• Monitor risks and response strategies under their management.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of information provided for risk reporting.
• Undertake any other task assigned by the superior.