Job Overview

Associate Legal Counsel is seeking a qualified, proactive, and dynamic professional for the position of

Associate Legal Counsel

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Job Reference: JJ-00728

Job Details

Company Description

Associate Legal Counsel is one of Pakistan’s first legal practices focused exclusively on virtual assets regulation. The firm advises founders, exchanges, fintechs, and financial institutions navigating Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Act 2026 and the Pakistan-UAE regulatory corridor. Its work covers PVARA licensing, regulatory sandbox applications, and cross-border structuring for clients operating in multiple jurisdictions.

Associate Legal Counsel helps clients interpret and apply a fast-evolving regulatory framework, translating complex rules into clear, commercially sound structures. Team members collaborate with innovative organizations building at the forefront of financial and regulatory change.

Role Description

The Associate Legal Counsel will provide legal support on matters related to virtual assets, financial regulation, and cross-border transactions.

Responsibilities include researching and interpreting applicable laws and regulations, drafting and reviewing contracts and legal documents, and preparing licensing and regulatory submissions under the Virtual Assets Act 2026 and related frameworks. The role involves supporting negotiations with clients, regulators, and counterparties, as well as advising internal and external stakeholders on legal risks, compliance requirements, and structuring options.

The Associate Legal

Counsel will work closely with senior lawyers to develop legal strategies, maintain matter files, and contribute to internal knowledge resources. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Islamabad.

Qualifications

• Strong grounding in Law, with knowledge of financial regulation and virtual assets or willingness to develop expertise in these areas.
• Experience or demonstrated ability in Contract Negotiation, including reviewing terms, identifying risks, and supporting commercial discussions.
• Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, such as drafting contracts, opinions, regulatory submissions, and internal memoranda.
• Ability to analyze complex Legal Issues and provide clear, practical Legal Advice to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) from an accredited institution; LL.M or specialization in financial, corporate, or technology law is an advantage.
• Admission to practice law in Pakistan (or eligibility in process) and familiarity with regulatory bodies relevant to financial and virtual asset services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Urdu is beneficial.
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Comfort working in a fast-evolving regulatory environment and collaborating within a small, high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Legal Counsel will provide legal support on virtual assets, financial regulation, and cross-border transactions. Responsibilities include researching laws, drafting contracts, and preparing regulatory submissions under the Virtual Assets Act 2026.

Requirements and Skills

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B) and be admitted to practice in Pakistan. Strong analytical skills and experience in contract negotiation and legal document preparation are required.

Key Competencies: Legal Research, Contract Negotiation, Legal Document Preparation, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation, Virtual Assets, Corporate Law, Technology Law, Cross-border Structuring, Legal Strategy, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Attention To Detail, Risk Assessment, Licensing, Legal Counsel, PVARA, Regulatory Sandbox, Compliance, LL.B