Legal Counsel (Pakistan)

General services
Hybrid
Yango, a tech company transforming global innovations into local services, is seeking a Legal Counsel in Pakistan. Fluent English and 5+ years of legal experience in commercial services and international expansion required.
You will be responsible for
• Partnering closely with the rest of the organization and taking responsibility for the structuring of new legal schemes and drafting a variety of commercial agreements and documents relating to Yango’s business and negotiating them with external partners and financial institutions • Advising and counseling the rest of the organization on service-related legal matters associated with their commercial operations • Identifying legal issues, providing analysis of legal risks, and creating and implementing solutions structured to achieve business objectives efficiently • Advising the rest of the organization on other issues (marketing and others) • Managing requests, drafting bills, and supporting GR-related projects with state/law-enforcement organizations • Representing the company for government authorities, courts, and arbitration institutions • Retaining and managing outside legal counsel, as needed, to ensure cost-effective representation
You might be a fit if you have
• A law degree • 5+ years of PQE in legal support of commercial online services (preferably in transportation, delivery, or related industries) and international expansion • Experience in providing strategic guidance to a business, project management, and handling complex legal issues • Excellent command of English and Urdu, both written and spoken, including professional (legal and business language) (knowledge of French is a plus) • Experience in negotiating, drafting, and closing complex commercial transactions and providing quick, concise, and practical legal advice • The skills to adapt to a fast-paced and pressurized environment with an ability to act decisively • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask, and excellent interpersonal skills, including as team player able to provide support to others when needed • A punctual approach to your work and the ability to meet deadlines • Readiness to work independently and responsibly • Readiness for occasional domestic and international travel • LLM degree (preferred) • Experience working with public authorities (negotiations, filings, other interactions) (preferred) • A background in an international company with different offices (preferred)
About us
Yango is a leading international tech company that offers cutting-edge mobility and delivery services as a digital platform across more than 20 countries in Africa, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East. We constantly strive to attract and retain top-tier professionals passionate about shaping the future of transportation and logistics.
Why Yango?
  • International Exposure: Gain valuable international experience that expands your professional horizons.
  • Collaborative Team: Join a team of like-minded professionals who share your passion and drive.
  • Impactful Contributions: Make a meaningful impact by contributing to the improvement of cities’ infrastructure.
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