Director – Prosecution & Civil Litigation Department – Abacus Global – Islamabad – Pakistan

Abacus Global invites applications for Director – Prosecution & Civil Litigation Department in Islamabad, Pakistan

Our client, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), the apex regulator of Capital markets and corporate sector of Pakistan requires the services of qualified, result oriented, energetic and enthusiastic professionals having impeccable integrity and exceptional analytical skills for the contractual position of Director – Prosecution & Civil Litigation Department under Prosecution and Legal Affairs Division.

Faculty Title:

Director – Prosecution & Civil Litigation Department

Nature of Employment:

• Contract (03 years) extendable on need & performance basis.

The Commission may consider to regularize the position (after three years) subject to meeting the criteria prescribed for this purpose.

Location:

• Islamabad (Can be transferred to any other city in Pakistan at the discretion of the Commission from time to time.)

Terms and Conditions:

• The mandatory documents as mentioned below should be submitted in Additional Documents Section.
• Candidates must provide detailed Curriculum Vitae along with evidence of experience, qualification, License/enrolment as an Advocate of the High Court,  CNIC copy, latest photograph and Annexure-A if applicable.
• Incomplete applications as well as applications received after due date will not be entertained.
• No Applicants will be entertained after the Due-Date i.e July 22, 2024 and all appointments will be made on open merit.

Mandatory documents for submission of application:

(Please ensure to upload the below documents in Additional Documents Section, Incomplete applications will not be considered

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Copy of Testimonials, i.e:
   • Experience Certificates
   • Qualification Certificates (HEC Verified )
3. CNIC
4. Latest Photograph
5. License/enrolment as an Advocate of the High Court

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Lead a Litigation team under the supervision of divisional head of prosecution and litigation affairs division in providing expert legal advice to senior management/Commission which is clear, accurate, comprehensive, timely, solution-focused, and addresses legal risk in the administration of relevant legislation.
• Lead and manage the preparation and finalization of pleading in the court, instruments, agreements, briefing notes, delegations and correspondence.
• Lead the delivery of litigation services including proactively engaging with senior management to ensure litigation is strategic and efficiently managed.
• Provide Legal assistance generally as advised by the Commission.
• Lead and facilitate knowledge sharing, expertise and skills with the team educating the senior management to reduce litigation risk.
• Ensure systematic and strategic risks identified in litigated matters are communicated to the senior management and proactively work with senior managers to facilitate solutions. 
• Manage the Litigation team to ensure that priorities are clearly articulated, staff potential is maximized, work is high quality and corporate processes and systems are implemented.
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate records of Litigation Department
• Any other work assigned by the senior management

Qualification:

• LL.B. or LL.M. from a reputed HEC recognized University and must be enrolled as an advocate of the High Court.

Preference will be given to candidates having Supreme Court license and who have completed Bar at Law course after LL.B. or have obtained LL.M. degree and prior experience in regulatory body.

Experience:

• Must have at least 15 years of post-qualification experience including 13 years’ experience as an advocate of the High Court and proven experience in independently handling corporate & criminal prosecution (white collar crime) and advisory will be preferred.

Age:

• Maximum age should not exceed 50 years on the last date of submission of application.

Functional/Technical Skills:

• Must be well-versed with court procedures and hands on civil & corporate litigation experience.
• Must have an experience of criminal trial.
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills.
• Experience especially as in house-counsel and advisory relating to regulatory affairs will be preferred.
• Presentation skills and knowledge of MS office.

Soft Skills:

• Teamwork.
• Decision-making and problem solving.
• Effective communication.
• Adaptability and planning. 

Last Date:

July 22, 2024

How to Apply: