Description :

Grade: L4

Location: Islamabad, Pakistan 

Last Date to Apply:  9 June 2025

What is a Head of Legal and Company Secretary- JazzCash?

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Head of Legal and Company Secretary to lead our legal, governance, and regulatory functions for our fintech business unit. This dual-role position is central to our fintech operations, ensuring legal integrity, corporate governance, and full compliance with applicable laws. The ideal candidate will be a proactive legal leader with deep expertise in fintech regulations, company law, digital financial services, and board advisory.

What does Head of Legal and Company Secretary- JazzCash do?

Legal Leadership & Risk Management

·       Provide expert legal guidance on corporate structuring, fintech licensing, digital payments, consumer protection, data privacy, cybersecurity, and intellectual property.

·       Lead, structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial, technology, data sharing, and vendor contracts.

·       Oversee and manage all legal risks associated with product development, partnerships, fundraising, and market expansion.

·       Stay abreast of global and local fintech regulatory trends and advise the business on emerging risks and opportunities.

·       Manage litigation, disputes, and external counsel engagements effectively.

Corporate Governance & Secretarial Duties

·       Act as Company Secretary for the board and its committees, ensuring best-in-class governance practices.

·       Organize and minute board meetings, maintain statutory registers, and ensure timely filings with regulatory authorities.

·       Advise the board on fiduciary duties, company law compliance, and evolving governance norms.

·       Ensure compliance with corporate laws, licensing requirements, and relevant fintech regulations.

Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement

·       Serve as the primary legal liaison with regulators and support licensing, reporting, and audit obligations.

·       Engage with industry bodies and contribute to policy advocacy where relevant.

Team Management & Legal Operations

·       Build and lead a high-performing legal team aligned with business priorities.

·       Implement legal operations tools, workflows, and contract lifecycle management systems.

·       Develop internal training programs to promote legal and regulatory awareness across teams

Requirements

What are we looking for and what does it take to be Head Legal and Company Secretary- JazzCash?

Qualifications & Experience

·       LLB or equivalent legal degree; LLM or CS certification is a strong plus.

·       At least 12+ years of post-qualification experience, with significant leadership exposure in fintech, financial services, or technology companies.

·       Demonstrated expertise in fintech regulations, digital banking, data protection, and corporate governance.

·       Experience working with boards, regulators, and cross-functional executive teams.

·       Prior experience as a Company Secretary in a regulated entity preferred.

Key Skills & Attributes

·       Strategic legal thinking with commercial pragmatism.

·       Strong drafting, negotiation, and advisory capabilities.

·       Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective board and regulator engagement.

·       High integrity, discretion, and a risk-based approach to decision-making.

·  Passion for innovation and technology in the financial services space.

Benefits

Why Join Jazz?

As one of the leading employers in the country, Jazz epitomizes the philosophy that each Jazz employee is passionately living a better every day inspired and enabled by visionary leadership, a unique professional culture, a flourishing lifestyle, and continuous learning and development.

Our core values include qualities essential for a positive organizational culture - truthfully guiding entrepreneurial and innovative mindsets, harnessing professional and interpersonal collaboration, and fostering across-the-board customer-obsession.

As one of the largest private sector organizations in Pakistan, our objective is to continue to change the lives of our 70 million customers for the better. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to be part of something transformative, someone who can play a critical role in driving our success. Together, we can empower millions more with the tools necessary to progress in an increasingly digital economy.