Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary
Ingredion Inc / Rafhan Maize Products Co. Limited
Total years of experience :13 years, 7 Months
• RMPL is a listed entity on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).
• Reviewing all legal matters of the Company.
• Providing advice to all functions of the organization on Compliance, Litigation and Legal matters.
• Litigation management for cases pertaining to civil, company and labor law as well as advisory on tax matters.
• Agreement template standardization and Contract Management system automation
• Compliance strategy with environmental and food safety laws.
• Managing the compliance function for the organization and ensuring robust implementation.
• Creation and implementation of the Ethics & Compliance program strategy and creation of a Compliance culture.
• Organizing, preparing agendas for and taking detailed minutes of Board meetings and managing board resolutions.
• Formulation of strategies for ensuring pragmatic compliance with the Companies Act, 2017 and the Listed Companies (Code of Corporate Governance) Regulations, 2019 (CoCG).
• Filing and preparation of all requisite Forms on SECP E-Services Portal.
• Developing and managing strategies / policies to ensure compliance with legal and statutory requirements.
• Development of legal and compliance trainings for the organization.
• Liaising with regulators and Legal advisers.
• Handling shareholder cases and ensuring compliance with statutory timelines.
• Representing the company in its interactions with the SECP and other regulators.
• Commentary / recommendations on various laws proposed by various regulators.
• Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and taking appropriate action to ensure compliance.
• Digitization of corporate secretarial data, Contracts and policies
• Liaising with various external stakeholders on behalf of the company as well as forming engagement strategies.
• Developing strategy / projects and managing the Contributions and Sustainability portfolio for the company (CSR)
• Developing strategy on 3rd party labour laws implementation
• Providing support to the EMEA region for legal matters.
• Devising and implementing strategies to ensure safeguard of Company Intellectual property.
• PMPKL is a listed entity on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).
• Organizing, preparing agendas for and taking detailed minutes of Board meetings and
managing board resolutions.
• Liaising with the Chairman and other Directors as well as insuring Board constitution.
• Formulation of strategies for ensuring pragmatic compliance with the Companies Act, 2017
and the Listed Companies (Code of Corporate Governance) Regulations, 2017 & 2019
(CoCG).
• Filing and preparation of all requisite Forms on SECP E-Services Portal including Annual
Form A, Filing under Sections 452 and 244 along with declarations of beneficial ownership.
• Developing and managing strategies / policies to ensure compliance with legal and statutory
requirements.
• Liaising with regulators and advisers. Providing support to all statutory Committees of the
Board.
• Drafting important documentation on behalf of the company and handling company
records.
• Dividend processing and liaising / coordinating with the share registrar.
• Handling shareholder cases and ensuring compliance with statutory timelines.
• Representing the company in its interactions with the SECP.
• Commentary / recommendations on various laws proposed by the SECP.
• Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and taking
appropriate action to ensure compliance.
• Maintaining the company’s property documentation as well as being a part of property
disposal proceedings.
• Completion of project on statutory data digitization and creation of a Corporate Services
Portal.
• Liaising with various external stakeholders on behalf of the company
• Developing strategy / projects and managing the Contributions and Sustainability portfolio
for the company (CSR)
• Managing internal communications as well as input on external communications
Company Secretarial aspect:
• The PBC is a Section 42 Company Limited by Guarantee
• Organizing, preparing agendas for and taking detailed minutes of Board meetings and
managing board resolutions. All board and Committee Minutes as a rule are circulated
within 2 weeks.
• Ensuring pragmatic compliance with the Code of Corporate Governance, 2012 (COCG).
Although, not mandatory for Section 42 Companies the PBC complies as far as possible with
the COGC as applicable to Listed Companies these preparation and circulation of Quarterly
and Half Yearly Accounts.
• Filing and preparation of all requisite Forms on SECP E-Services Portal including Annual
Form B.
• Conducting Directors Election for the PBC Board in coordination with external scrutinizers.
• Renewal of Section 42 License under the Companies Ordinance, 1984.
• Issuance of Certification as an NPO from Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy.
• Developing and managing strategies to ensure compliance with legal and statutory
requirements.
• Revisions in PBC’s Articles.
• Liaising with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers and auditors.
• Trademark Registration.
• Vetting of legal documents.
• Providing support to all statutory & non- statutory Committees of the Board.
• Drafting important documentation on behalf of the company and handling company
records.
• Working with / coordinating the Food Standards and Biodegradable Plastics Taskforces.
• Representing PBC on the National Halal Technical Committee under the PSQCA.
• Representing PBC at interactions with PBA and SECP with regards to The Draft Corporate
Rehabilitation Act.
• Representing PBC at interactions with SECP and Senate with regards to The Companies Ordinance, 2016 and The Companies Bill, 2017
Research aspect:
• Analysis and recommendations based on best regional & international practices on the
various Legislation and international treaties as well as publication of research reports.
• Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and taking
appropriate action to ensure compliance
• Correspondence with SECP, State Bank and FBR and other Regulatory / Governmental
bodies.
• Analysis of the Companies Ordinance, 2016 and Companies Bill, 2017 as well as
engagement with SECP along with other relevant stakeholders to incorporate suggested
changes.
• Providing coordination / support work for various PBC activities such as the PIJBF, PAJBC
and PEF III.
• Proofing and preparation of legal documentation (Articles and Memorandum, Joint
Venture Agreements, MoU, Etc...).
• Ensuring the company’s compliance with relevant laws and overseeing all tender
requirements.
• Identifying and approaching new international agencies for the company to
represent.
• Holding meetings with government officials for various projects on the board.
• Involved in drafting the MoU signed by the Governor of Sindh and Forensic People
for the creation of Sindh’s first provincial DNA Laboratory.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Liaising with customs and various law enforcement agencies.
• Providing support / coordination for Euro Forensics and Euro Forensics South Asia.
•A Family Business venture.
•Creating various legal documents for the company including Memorandum and articles, Agency Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements
• Liaising with various stakeholders including the government.