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