Manager Legal, Compliance & Data Protection

METRO opened its first cash & carry wholesale center in Pakistan in 2007 & expanded to 5 wholesale centers in a short span of 18 months. In July 2012 METRO and Makro-Habib combined their wholesale business in Pakistan marking the beginning of a long-term partnership to the mutual benefit of both companies. The merger allowed METRO and Makro-Habib to combine resources and gain the financial strength to lead and grow in a challenging environment and to gain synergies targeted to generate value for our customers and suppliers alike. Today the company is operating 10 wholesale centers in Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Islamabad & Faisalabad.

METRO Pakistan (Pvt) Limited is part of METRO GROUP’s sales division METRO Cash & Carry, the international leader in self-service wholesale. The company operates more than 750 stores in 25 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa and has a workforce of over 107,000 employees. Sales in 2016/17 were approximately 37 billion Euro.

To assist Head of Legal and Compliance in conducting day to day legal and compliance related issues. Coordinate with internal departments to deliver effective legal and compliance support to business stakeholders.

Key Tasks & KPI

• Coordinate with internal departments to deliver effective legal and compliance support to business stakeholders.

Legal:

• Supervise and manage litigation through external counsels across judicial and quasi-judicial forums, ensuring timely updates to legal records and databases.
• Conduct legal research on various points of law to support day-to-day business operations and decision-making.
• Verify legal documents and actively participate in real estate and other commercial transactions on behalf of the company.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize legal agreements, contracts, and MOUs governing commercial relationships with third parties.
• Manage correspondence and interactions with regulatory and governmental authorities in connection with company operations.
• Manage and coordinate the external panel of advisors, counsels, and consultants.

Compliance:

• Conduct training sessions for store-level and head office employees on Compliance Guidelines and Policies.
• Handle Corporate Compliance and employee compliance matters, including regular follow-ups to ensure timely adherence.
• Conduct and manage Investigation into non-compliance complaints reported by employees or external parties, ensuring proper resolution and thorough documentation.
• Collaborate with branding and marketing team to develop compliance-related communication materials, including posters, standees, and digital content.
• Review, update, and implement company policies and guidelines under the direction of the Head of Legal & Compliance.

Data Protection:

• Possess relevant qualifications and experience in data protection, with the ability to identify and manage risks related to data sharing and processing.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to implement data protection measures and ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws and standards.

 

Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.

Functional Skills

• Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and regulatory laws
• Experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and litigation management
• Practical exposure to compliance frameworks and corporate governance
• Working knowledge of data protection and privacy regulations
• Ability to manage multiple matters and stakeholders simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• High level of integrity and professional judgment
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Attention to detail with a pragmatic business mindset

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity and professional judgment
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Attention to detail with a pragmatic business mindset
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Experience

Minimum 6+ years of relevant Law experience