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Chief Legal Officer

SEPCO Verified

  • Vacancies: 1
  • Last Date: 2/11/2025
  • Salary: Not Disclosed
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Job Details

Job Type Seniority Gender Age Test Center
Full Time N/A Male Min:40 - Max:55 N/A

Job Description

• A person holding Master qualification (sixteen years’ education) in Law or equivalent from a University / Institute recognized by the Higher Education Commission with at least fifteen years of relevant experience. • Licensed advocate of the High Court. • Experience must be post-qualification as practicing Lawyer with a focus on corporate law, commercial transactions / contract, rules / law making, and tendering advice / opinions etc. in Energy / Power sector. • Experience in senior legal leadership role such as Senior Counsel or Chief Legal Officer will be preferred. • Exposure of work with Government and Regulatory Authorities.

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Responsibilities


Develop and lead corporate legal strategy to promote and protect SEPCO’s interests. 

Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards governing the organization's operations, products, and services.

Monitor changes in laws and regulations that may impact the organization and advise senior management on compliance requirements and implications.

Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and review of contracts, agreements, and legal documents to protect the organization's interests and minimize legal risks.

Develop contract management policies, processes, and templates to standardize contract practices and improve efficiency.

Manage legal disputes, claims, and litigation involving the organization, including commercial disputes, regulatory investigations, and employment-related matters.

Develop litigation strategies, engage external counsel as needed, and represent the organization's interests in legal proceedings.

Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and best practices, including board governance, shareholder relations, and regulatory filings.

Advise the board of directors and senior management on corporate governance matters, fiduciary duties, and legal obligations.

Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks and liabilities associated with business activities, transactions, and strategic initiatives.

Develop risk management policies, procedures, and controls to minimize legal exposure and protect the organization's assets and reputation.

Ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations, licensing requirements, and regulatory obligations relevant to the organization's business operations.

Monitor regulatory developments, engage with regulatory authorities, and implement compliance programs to address regulatory risks and obligations.

Provide legal support and guidance for corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, and strategic alliances.

Conduct due diligence, negotiate transaction agreements, and advise on legal issues related to deal structuring, financing, and integration.

Promote ethical conduct and corporate responsibility throughout the organization by developing and implementing ethics policies, training programs, and whistleblower procedures.

Manage SEPCO's team of lawyers and legal staff to perform their duties as per the letter and spirit of the law to achieve the goals of SEPCO.

Guide the BOD, CEO and other senior corporate officers on a variety of issues including labour and industrial relations from a legal point of view.

Impart legal opinion desired by different corporate officers for reaching an informed decision regarding implications and consequences.


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