Lawyer at Barrick

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Advice, Contract Negotiation, Regulatory Compliance, Drafting Skills, Analytical Skills, Negotiation Skills, Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Self-Starter, Integrity, Confidentiality, Professional Ethics, Knowledge of Pakistani Laws, Knowledge of Mining Law

Industry

mining

Description

Department Legal Position Lawyer Location Karachi, with some travel to Dubai Qualification Bachelor’s or master’s degree in law (LLB/LLM) from a recognized institution. Admission to practice law in Pakistan (valid Pakistan Bar Council license required). Experience 5–9 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial, litigation or law corporate practice. Prior experience in the mining, energy, infrastructure, or large industrial sectors will be an advantage. Requirements Strong understanding of Pakistani laws, regulations, and court procedures. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. Proven experience of handling contract negotiations, regulatory matters, and legal correspondence. Strong command of written and spoken English and Urdu. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and within a team. Ability to show initiative and be a “self-starter”, identifying new priorities and proposing solutions. Exposure to litigation and dispute resolution processes will be an advantage. High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics. Responsibilities Provide legal advice and support company departments on operational, regulatory, and contractual matters. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents. Liaise with external counsel and manage litigation and dispute resolution cases in court, as well as international arbitrations, with limited oversight. Ensure compliance with all relevant Pakistani and international laws, licenses, and regulatory requirements. Support company secretarial functions and assist in maintaining statutory records and filings. Represent the company in communications with government bodies, regulators, and legal authorities. Prepare legal opinions, reports, and summaries for management as required. Assist in internal training and awareness sessions on compliance, legal matters and legal policies; as well as helping to build a “knowledge bank” of Pakistan precedents and advice concerning mining and commercial law matters. Support corporate governance initiatives and implementation of Barrick Mining’s legal and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

The lawyer will provide legal advice and support to company departments on operational, regulatory, and contractual matters. They will also draft, review, and negotiate contracts and manage litigation and dispute resolution cases.