Overview
Head of Legal Jobs in Karachi Division, Sindh, Pakistan at Halan Microfinance Bank
Title: Head of Legal
Company: Halan Microfinance Bank
Location: Karachi Division, Sindh, Pakistan
About Halan MFB
Welcome to Halan Microfinance Bank, where financial empowerment meets innovation. We are dedicated to transforming lives by providing accessible, reliable, and sustainable financial services tailored for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Our diverse range of financial solutions is designed to meet your needs with ease, security, and transparency. Whether you’re seeking a loan, savings solution, or secure deposit, we are here to support your growth and success. Join us in building a financially inclusive future.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Head of Legal, based in Karachi. The Head of Legal will be responsible for overseeing all legal matters within the bank, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations, providing legal consulting, preparing legal documents, and addressing any legal issues that arise. This role requires strategic thinking and thorough understanding of financial regulations, while actively collaborating with other departments to manage legal risks and opportunities.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement legal strategies and policies to support the bank’s objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Provide legal counsel and support to the executive management team on a wide range of legal issues including corporate governance, contracts, litigation, regulatory matters, and risk management.
Manage relationships with external legal counsel and regulatory authorities, representing the bank in legal proceedings, negotiations, and regulatory inquiries.
Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of various legal documents including agreements, contracts, and other legal instruments.
Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and industry trends impacting the bank and advise management on the potential implications for the bank.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders including compliance, risk management, HR, operations, bank business and finance departments to ensure alignment of legal and business objectives.
Develop and conduct legal training programs for employees to enhance their understanding of legal requirements and best practices.
Lead and mentor the legal team, fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and professionalism.
Qualification
Minimum Graduate
Experiences: A minimum of 10 years of experience, including at least 4 years in a leadership role as Head or Deputy Head of Legal.
Required Skills:
Legal Expertise
Corporate Governance
Strategic Thinking
Leadership Skills
Communication Skills
Relationship Management
