Lawyer

Support Director L&E and Enforcement in development and execution of regulatory framework of

energy efficiency and conservation (EE&C) at national level.

 Support and Coordinate for the preparation of necessary rules, regulations and procedures in

pursuant to the NEECA Act to ensure smooth and efficient operations of the Authority.

 Represent NEECA for effective communication and coordination with the Energy Conservation

Tribunal(s) to be established under Section 19 of the NEECA Act.

 Play role as a key team member for the Directorate of Legal and Enforcement to establish protocols

of coordination between different provinces and district administration bodies to audit, inspect,

efficiency standards and labeling.

 Support Director L&E and Enforcement in arrangements (agreements, MoUs, MoCs etc.) with

different national and international agencies to undertake different tasks, projects, program under

the ambit of the act, relating to the domain of Legal, Enforcement and Inspection.

 Responsible to address the legal and compliance oriented challenges, vulnerabilities and emerging

needs and/or decisions, if any, that NEECA will have to make in support to implementation of energy

efficiency measures (projects) in different sectors of the economy.

 Provide tailored legal advice on all aspects of energy /utilities law, building codes, construction law,

procurement/tender law, environmental law and corporate law etc.

 To provide inputs on matters related to compliance of PPRA rules and regulations for all internal

procurement processes.

 Support the directorate of legal and enforcement in consolidating the existing practices, rules and

regulations while clarifying the best option for implementing energy efficiency projects in different

sectors and different provinces.

 Provide inputs on legal matters (e.g. in drafting documents, contracts) to NEECA in discharging its

mandate.

 Provide legal advice related to contractual arrangements and support in drafting MOUs, contractual

agreements, particularly related to Energy Performance Contracts (EPC) provided by ESCO.

 To support Director L&E and enforcement through extensive legal research and analysis and prepare

legal opinions on legal issues (including complex or novel) arising from planning and implementation

of energy efficiency projects in different sectors.

 Take responsibility to lay down procedures to undertake inquiry or investigation into energy efficiency

and conservation issues, either on its own or upon complaint either from any person or on the advice

of the Board. For any complaint other than these two sources, the approval of the departmental head

would be required to proceed further.

 Support Director L&E & Enforcement in drafting rules and regulations under the mandatory Pakistan

Energy Labeling Regime to prohibit manufacturing, sale or import of equipment or appliances which

are not energy efficient and ensure display of such particulars through labels on equipment's or

appliances as may be necessary

Developing report templates for the inspectors responsible for inspecting the premises / sites /

building / facilities / properties, either regular assessment, surprise or in response to the complaints.

 Provide legal advice and support on other relevant issues/matters as and when required by the

Competent Authority.

Qualification and Experience

 Must have a Law degree preferably LLM from an HEC recognized university.

 The candidate should have at least 07 years of post-qualification recognized and verifiable experience

in relevant field specifically handling matters related to rules /regulations/ services / local and

International laws.

 Maximum age of the candidate should not be more than 45 years on the date of advertisement of

this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to Rs200,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person