Senior Legal Counsel - IP & Corporate Governance

Senior Legal Counsel - IP & Corporate Governance at JazzWorld, Islamabad, is a pivotal role responsible for leading the Company’s intellectual property and corporate governance functions. This position safeguards and enforces the Company’s brand and creative assets, including managing the trademark portfolio, handling contentious IP matters, and reviewing legal aspects of advertising before publication. The role also supports corporate governance by managing board documentation, statutory compliance, and subsidiary governance across the Company and its group entities. Collaboration with Marketing, Brand, Digital, and Procurement teams is essential, along with oversight of external counsel for filings and litigation. The role reports directly to the Head of Corporate Governance.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the end-to-end management of the Company’s trademark and copyright portfolio, including steering it through company-wide rebranding efforts.
- Manage active IP litigation before Intellectual Property Tribunals, developing case strategies for high-stakes disputes.
- Take decisive action against infringement and unauthorized use of the Company’s brands.
- Review advertising and marketing claims for legal and regulatory risks prior to publication.
- Advise Marketing and Brand teams on campaigns, promotions, and the use of third-party content.
- Draft and review intellectual property provisions in commercial agreements.
- Instruct and manage external IP counsel on filings, renewals, and disputes.
- Lead corporate governance activities, including preparing board-level documentation for Board, committee, and general meetings.
- Handle statutory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and maintain statutory registers for the Company and its subsidiaries.
- Manage subsidiary governance, including restructurings, board reconstitutions, and Group approvals.
- Maintain templates, trackers, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) used across IP and governance functions.

Required Qualifications

- LLB/LLM or Bar at Law degree with 5-7 years of experience in an in-house legal team or law firm/chamber, with significant exposure to intellectual property law.
- Proven hands-on experience in trademark prosecution and portfolio management, preferably for a consumer brand with a large multi-class portfolio.
- Experience managing contentious IP matters such as oppositions and tribunal litigation, including oversight of external counsel.
- Strong knowledge of the Trade Marks Ordinance, 2001; Copyright Ordinance, 1962; and Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan Act, 2012.
- Familiarity with advertising and consumer protection laws, including deceptive marketing provisions under the Competition Act, 2010.
- Practical experience with board processes, SECP filings, and governance documentation.
- Prior experience in a large corporate group, listed company, or regulated environment is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of telecommunication laws is an added advantage.
- Excellent drafting skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Ability to provide practical legal solutions that align with business objectives, often within short campaign timelines.
- Strong analytical, research, critical thinking, communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
- Sound decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

JazzWorld is a leading digital services platform in Pakistan, offering the opportunity to build innovative products and solutions at a national scale. The role provides a unique chance to work within a dynamic environment where ideas transform into category-leading businesses. As a certified Top Employer, JazzWorld is committed to global workplace standards and fostering an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives and performs at their best.

Candidates will join a forward-thinking company that values creativity, growth, and collaboration. The organization encourages continuous learning and development, empowering employees to build, scale, and innovate repeatedly.

Applications are invited until 27th October 2026.