Legal Assistant

About the role

Nysonian is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant to support the Corporate Legal Counsel in a fast‑growing, multi‑national retail group. The role is full‑time, night‑shift based in Islamabad, and involves hands‑on work across commercial contracts and trademark administration.

Key responsibilities

• Perform first‑pass reviews of incoming contracts, NDAs, vendor and service agreements, flagging non‑standard clauses and drafting concise risk summaries.
• Draft routine legal correspondence under supervision and coordinate document signing via e‑signature platforms.
• Maintain and update the trademark portfolio tracker for multiple jurisdictions (USPTO, CIPO, IP Australia, UKIPO, EUIPO, UAE) and manage renewal and opposition deadlines.
• Collaborate with external law firms on trademark filings and other legal matters.
• Track contract execution status and ensure accurate record‑keeping.

Required profile

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines independently.
• Proactive communication skills and willingness to take ownership of delegated workstreams.
• Comfortable working in a night‑shift schedule (6 pm – 2 am).

Required skills

• Experience with e‑signature platforms.
• Familiarity with trademark management across multiple jurisdictions.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a global retail conglomerate with rapid growth.
• Exposure to cross‑border legal matters and multi‑brand operations.