Legal Advisor – On Retainership @ Aga Khan Ismailia Charitable Trust

Job Summary

Position Summary

Aga Khan Ismailia Charitable Trust (AKICT) is seeking to engage a competent and experienced Legal Advisor on Retainership to provide legal guidance, advisory services, and representation on matters related to real estate, contracts, regulatory compliance, governance, and institutional operations. The Legal Advisor will support AKICT in managing legal risks, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and safeguarding the organization’s interests across development projects, agreements, and operational matters.

Role and Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Compliance

• Provide legal advice on corporate, property, and contractual matters
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and governance requirements
• Review and advise on legal risks related to projects and operational decisions
• Provide guidance on regulatory matters involving government and statutory authorities

Contracts & Documentation

• Draft, review, and vet agreements including construction contracts, vendor agreements, MOUs, leases, and service agreements

• Review allotment letters, development agreements, and member documentation
• Provide legal input on policy documents and institutional frameworks
• Assist in dispute resolution and legal correspondence

Real Estate & Development Matters

• Advise on land acquisition, title verification, and development projects

• Support legal structuring of real estate transactions
• Liaise with regulatory authorities including SBCA, CDA, KDA, LDA, RDA, Cooperative Departments, and other relevant agencies
• Provide legal advice on possession, cancellation, and recovery matters

Litigation & Dispute Management

• Coordinate and manage litigation matter through external counsel, where required
• Draft legal notices, responses, and official correspondence
• Provide strategic legal advice on dispute resolution and risk mitigation
• Represent AKICT in legal meetings and negotiations, as required

Governance & Institutional Support

• Provide legal support to Board of Trustees and management
• Review governance policies, compliance frameworks, and regulatory filings
• Support institutional documentation and statutory requirements

Scope of Engagement

• Legal advisory services on retainership basis

• Availability for meetings (physical / virtual) as required
• Drafting and vetting of legal documents
• Representing AKICT before different legal forum and Courts
• Support in urgent legal matters when required

Required Skills

Qualification & Experience

• LLB / LLM from a recognized institution with valid Bar Council license

• Minimum 10 years of relevant legal experience
• Experience in real estate, corporate, and non-profit sector preferred
• Experience dealing with regulatory authorities and land development matters

Preferred Experience

• Real estate and development projects

• Non-profit and trust governance
• Construction and contractor agreements
• Land acquisition and regulatory compliance

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong legal drafting and contract review skills

• Excellent knowledge of real estate and corporate laws
• Strong negotiation and dispute resolution abilities
• Professional judgment and risk management expertise
• Strong communication and advisory skills
• Confidentiality and professional integrity