Legal Manager

About us:

At Bazaar, were on a mission to build an operating system for traditional retail in Pakistan, that creates opportunities for retailers, suppliers, and workforce across the country. We are continuously working towards cultivating an environment that inspires, empowers, and challenges each individual as they take on this road to self-discovery.

We are eager to build the most diverse and creative team - celebrating differences and learning from each other.

About the role

As a Legal Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the legal aspects of a company, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. This role involves providing legal advice, drafting and reviewing contracts, managing litigation, and mitigating legal risks. A Legal Manager works closely with various departments to ensure business operations align with legal requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Corporate Governance: Ensure the company complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards. Provide support in maintaining and updating corporate policies, bylaws, and governance documentation.
• Contract Management: Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize various contracts, agreements, and legal documents to safeguard the company's interests. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations, assess their impact on the company, and provide timely legal advice to ensure compliance. Ensure timely filing of legal documents with regulatory bodies.
• Corporate Communications: Prepare and manage all legal correspondence with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, partners, and external legal advisors.
• Advisory Role: Provide legal counsel and guidance on various corporate matters including but not limited to mergers & acquisitions, business expansion, intellectual property, and employment law.

You must have

• 4-5 years of legal experience with strong analytical skills and proficiency in legal research tools.
• Skilled in legal research and analysis, with a strong ability to present complex legal matters clearly.
  
• Experienced in legal analysis, with excellent communication skills and a solid understanding of business operations and compliance.

What we offer

• A culture that empowers you everyday to take charge and deliver outstanding results
• A power-packed team that develops you to be the best version of yourself
• An opportunity to explore new avenues, break down barriers and execute on own ideas with complete autonomy
• A chance to get aboard the rocketship as revolutionize the Pakistani retail industry
• Rewards based on merit and a flexible work environment with an unlimited leave policy
• A healthy compensation, insurance, and stock options plan to take care of yourself and your families
  
  At Bazaar, we want to respect and create acceptance for all our colleagues as they are. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer promoting diversity in all its forms (thought, culture, gender and background). Any kind of discrimination is not only condemned but a punishable offense for the company.
  
  We would encourage you to shoot your shot, dream big and apply away, even if your confidence makes you feel otherwise. We acknowledge Imposter Syndrome as a persistent impediment to career growth and we would not want to lose a candidate like you.