Chief Law Officer (CLO) - GEPCO

INTRODUCTION

Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO), a leading public electric utility Company, endeavoring to provide electric supply to more than 3.7 million valued consumers with more than 17000 employees is seeking the services of an experienced, dynamic and result oriented professional to work as Chief Law Officer (CLO) as part of its team who can undertake the challenging assignments effectively.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum LLB (LLM/ Bar at law will be given preference)
• Minimum 15 years of experience in corporate law, regulatory or commercial affairs out of which regulatory or Power Sector experience of 05 years will be preferred.
• A candidate with reported judgment will be preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage at all levels, and attention to detail.

AGE LIMIT

Upto 55 years at the time of application.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall responsible for legal matters and aspects of GEPCO.
• Review, improve and Develop GEPCO's Legal Policies & processes.
• Provide legal services and support to all Departments under GEPCO.
• Manager and oversee all litigation cases including Corporate, Constitutional, Civil, service, and criminal the company.
• Render Legal Opinion to BOD, CEO, and management staff on matters of multifarious nature pertaining to Tariff, Service, Labor, Civil, Corporate, Criminal, Banking, and Energy Sector, etc. including vetting and documents and agreements.
• Identify, analyze and provide appropriate legal guidance and counsel to management to protect GEPCO's
• Ensure compliance with regulatory code and keep current updates on any legal changes and regulations. Review legal documents of the company and ensure its legal protection like assets maintenance, and other court orders compliance.
• Manage & Coordinate Company Affairs with Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) in the matters of Tariff, Affairs and Performance Standards, etc.
• Liaise with panel lawyers for effective defense of the company's stance before the court.

REPORTING CHANNEL

Chief Law Officer (CLO) GEPCO will report to Chief Executive Officer GEPCO and shall manage and oversee GEPCO's Legal Department and monitor litigation matters of GEPCO and shall be responsible for dealing with Litigation, Legal, Labor, Corporate Affairs, and Regulatory affairs of the Company.

TERMS & CONDITION 

1. PAY & ALLOWANCES: Market-based competitive package.
2. TENURE: The appointment will be made on contract basis initially for a period of three (3) years, satisfactory performance by the Board of Directors GEPCO.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. The candidates already working in Govt. / Semi Govt. / Autonomous Public Organizations can also proper channel along with NOC of their department issued on its letter head.
2. Candidate selected shall be required to produce/show all original documents including experience time of joining.
3. GEPCO reserves the right to withhold/ cancel the whole recruitment process at any stage without reason.
4. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews/ selection process.
5. No TA / DA will be admissible for interview/ selection process
6. No any age relaxation will be allowed
7. GEPCO is an equal opportunity employer: female candidates are equally encouraged to apply.

MODE OF APPLICATION

The applications along with scanned copies of all academic and experience credentials accepted/ entertained, if submitted through the GFPCO's official link i e. http://gepco.com.pk/GEPCOJobs.aspx instead of any other online/ email/ courier medium up to 10-05-2022

CONTACT DETAILS

Address: GEPCO HEADQUARTER 565-A, Model Town, Gujranwala

Phone: 055-9200513

Website: www.gepco.com.pk