The Ministry of Law and Justice has announced an exciting job opportunity for experienced professionals. Applications are invited for the position of Senior Technical Advisor under the Special Professional Pay Scale (SPPS) Policy. The position is on a contract basis, initially for two years, with the possibility of an extension based on satisfactory performance.
Candidates interested in this role must submit their applications online within 15 days of the advertisement at www.molaw.gov.pk.
Position Details
Post Title: Senior Technical Advisor
Pay Package: SPPS-1
Age Limit: 45-60 years
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications
- Candidates must hold an LLM or Bar-at-Law degree from a Higher Education Commission (HEC)-recognized local or international university.
Experience Required
- A minimum of 15 years of legal experience in opinion and advisory roles.
- At least 10 years of senior executive roles in the public sector, preferably within the Federal Government.
Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will:
- Provide expert advice on legal, regulatory, technical, financial, and strategic matters, including privatization of state assets and international law interpretation.
- Draft, negotiate, and review domestic, international, and commercial agreements.
- Ensure compliance of all contracts and treaties with national and international legal standards.
- Offer legal guidance on various domestic and international issues.
- Assist in legal, legislative, and corporate matters as required.
- Participate in meetings of Cabinet Committees and other sub-committees.
Additional Requirements
Candidates must demonstrate:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to represent Pakistan effectively at national and international forums.
- Strong leadership qualities, professionalism, and a commitment to integrity and discipline.
- The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Application Process
- Interested candidates must submit their applications online at www.molaw.gov.pk.
- Applications submitted by hand or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Government servants must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer at the time of application.
Important Notes
- Only shortlisted candidates, as finalized by the Scrutiny Committee, will be called for an interview by the Selection Board.
- Candidates selected for the position currently working in Government Departments, Autonomous, or Semi-Autonomous Bodies must resign or retire from their roles before joining the assignment.
This is a remarkable opportunity for experienced legal professionals to contribute to national and international legal matters while working with a prestigious government institution. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.
