Director Legal

Job Description, KPIs and Qualification & Experience

 

Position Name: Director Legal                                                                                                                                                                                              Position Code:   Leg & Enf 003

Reports to: DG Legal & Enforcement                                                                                                                                                                                   Location: HQ Islamabad

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Support DG Legal and Enforcement in development and execution of regulatory framework of energy efficiency and conservation (EE&C) at national level.
  • Support and Coordinate for the preparation of necessary rules, regulations and procedures in pursuant to the NEECA Act to ensure smooth and efficient operations of the Authority.
  • Represent NEECA for effective communication and coordination with the Energy Conservation Tribunal(s) to be established under Section 19 of the NEECA Act.
  • Play role as a key team member for the Directorate of Legal and Enforcement to establish protocols of coordination between different provinces and district administration bodies to audit, inspect, efficiency standards and labelling.
  • Support DG Legal and Enforcement in arrangements (agreements, MoUs, MoCs etc.) with different national and international agencies to undertake different tasks, projects, program under the ambit of the act, relating to the domain of Legal, Enforcement and Inspection.
  • Responsible to address the legal and compliance oriented challenges, vulnerabilities and emerging needs and/or decisions, if any, that NEECA will have to make in support to implementation of energy efficiency measures (projects) in different sectors of the economy.
  • Provide tailored legal advice on all aspects of energy /utilities law, building codes, construction law, procurement/tender law, environmental law and corporate law etc.
  • To provide inputs on matters related to compliance of PPRA rules and regulations for all internal procurement processes.
  • Support the directorate of legal and enforcement in consolidating the existing practices, rules and regulations while clarifying the best option for implementing energy efficiency projects in different sectors and different provinces.
  • Provide inputs on legal matters (e.g. in drafting documents, contracts) to NEECA in discharging its mandate.
  • Provide legal advice related to contractual arrangements and support in drafting MOUs, contractual agreements, particularly related to Energy Performance Contracts (EPC) provided by ESCO.
  • To support DG legal and enforcement through extensive legal research and analysis and prepare legal opinions on legal issues (including complex or novel) arising from planning and implementation of energy efficiency projects in different sectors.
  • Take responsibility to lay down procedures to undertake inquiry or investigation into energy efficiency and conservation issues, either on its own or upon complaint either from any person or on the advice of the Board. For any complaint other than these two sources, the approval of the departmental head would be required to proceed further.
  • Support DG Legal & Enforcement in drafting rules and regulations under the mandatory Pakistan Energy Labeling Regime to prohibit manufacturing, sale or import of equipment or appliances which are not energy efficient and ensure display of such particulars through labels on equipment’s or appliances as may be necessary
  • Developing report templates for the inspectors responsible for inspecting the premises / sites / building / facilities / properties, either regular assessment, surprise or in response to the complaints.
  • Provide legal advice and support on other relevant issues/matters as and when required by the Competent Authority 

Key performance Indicators

  • % increase in the implementation of EE&C rules / regulations across the country during the year
  • Number of complaints and violations successfully resolved by Legal and Enforcement Department through Energy Conservation Tribunal
  • Mandatory public sector procurement, performance, and investment requirements in EE across federal, provincial, and local governments
  • Guidelines, criteria, and procedures for ensuring energy efficiency in all major public sector expenditures, acquisitions, and practices
  • Establishment of accredited quality and performance testing, certification, and labeling protocol

Qualification and Experience

 

  • Must have a Law degree preferably LLM from an HEC recognized local or foreign university. Candidate having higher qualification would be preferred.
  • The candidate should have at least 10 years of post-qualification professional experience with at least 5 – 7 years of experience at a senior management position specifically handling matters related to rules /regulations/ services / local and International laws.
  • Maximum age of the candidate should not be more than 45 years on the date of advertisement of this position.