Legal Counsel
Nakisa
- Lahore, Punjab
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist in reviewing and drafting various commercial agreements such as software subscription agreements, professional services agreements, partnership agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other agreements based on Nakisa's needs.
- Assist in the negotiating of such contracts with Nakisa's clients, partners, or other external stakeholders.
- Assist in the review, negotiation and handling of procurement contracts supporting various internal clients and departments within Nakisa.
- Review and ensure contractual obligations are in line with Nakisa's policies, procedures and risk tolerance.
- Assist in the maintenance of Nakisa's master contract templates and legal documents.
- Work closely with the sales organization, support organization, and other departments to ensure a timely processing of contracts and commercial agreements.
- Support the legal department in areas relating to corporate maintenance, insurance, office lease and other matters.
- Provide support to other members of the legal team on various types of matter ranging from contractual matters, contractual interpretations, process enhancement, and other needs of the department.
- Coordinate and manage the relationship with external legal firms for litigation matters before Pakistan courts.
- Collaborate with Nakisa's General Counsel and the Nakisa management team in the areas of dispute resolution, pre-litigation, and international litigation matters.
- Assist various internal departments in Pakistan with legal advice and support when necessary.
- Handling all legal matters within the Pakistan Office.
- Handling other legal work as may be required based on the business needs.
- LLB / Undergraduate degree in Law.
- Member in good standing of a Provincial or State Bar;
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in legal procedures and legal case management.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong business acumen to balance legal risk and business opportunity.
- Ability to work autonomously and meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving landscape.
- Meticulous and attentive to details.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office suites.
- Perfectly fluent in English.
- Transactional and contracting experience preferred.
- Previous experience as in-house counsel a plus.
- Experience in the software industry an asset.
- Opportunity to join a growing and fast-paced, SaaS company.
- Chance to make a difference.
- Work with Fortune 500 companies as your clients.
- Growth opportunities into more technical roles or management roles.
- Opportunity to learn and expand your skillset.
- Make wonderful friends and become part of the diverse and inclusive Nakisa family.
- Work with a team of incredibly talented and forward-thinking people who value hard work and know-how to celebrate the wins - No matter how small or big.
- Amazing benefits & perks.