Legal Officer/Company Secretary

In this role at Foremost Holding, the Legal Officer/Company Secretary acts as the primary liaison responsible for issuing legal notices, handling tax registrations, and coordinating with regulatory bodies to ensure full legal compliance. The individual works closely with stakeholders to research relevant laws and regulations, providing actionable advice to mitigate risks and support sound decision-making. The position does not involve team management but requires close collaboration with internal departments and external entities to maintain corporate governance standards and regulatory adherence across multiple jurisdictions.
Responsibilities

Legal Consultation: Providing legal interpretation and advice on all legal issues, including local and international contracts/agreements and rendering legal advice where needed,
Drafting and Reviewing: Vetting the contracts and agreements pertaining to business, employment and others as required. Writing contracts, agreements, legal notices and company policies,
Regulatory Coverage: Managing the regulatory coverage for the Company’s business activities, liaising with regulators, exchanges including SECP and FBR,
Company Incorporation: Registering new businesses, drafting memorandums and articles of association,
Regulatory Filings: Managing annual returns, statutory forms and any changes in company setup,
Compliance and Governance: Ensuring companies follow Companies Act 2017, and responding to notices and inquiries,
Tax Registration: Obtaining National Tax Numbers (NTN) and sales tax numbers for the companies,
Liaison and Notices: Coordinating tax responses, filings, managing audits and legal notices alongside corporate tax accountants,
Cross-Regulatory Coordination: Aligning corporate filings as information is often shared between the SECP and the FBR,
Legal Research: Finding relevant Pakistani laws, case precedents and rules from various bodies in the development sector,
Official Advising: Giving legal advice to management on business decisions and risks, including matters of intellectual property, software licenses and operational policies and procedures,