The Competitive Commission of Pakistan, a well-reputed public sector organization, has opened applications for the position of Legal Advisor. This is a two-year contractual role that offers competitive packages and excellent benefits for the selected candidate.
Eligibility Criteria
The organization is seeking a skilled legal professional who meets the following qualifications and experience requirements:
- Education:
- LLB or LLM from an HEC-recognized university or a reputed foreign university.
- Alternatively, candidates with a Barrister-at-Law qualification are also eligible.
- Experience:
- At least seven years of experience in legal research, advisory services, litigation, and drafting of legal documents in the public or private sector.
- Professional Credentials:
- Understanding of Pakistan’s regulatory framework.
- Expertise in legislative drafting, including rules and regulations.
- Strong commitment to professionalism, discipline, and integrity.
- Exceptional written and oral communication, research, interpretation, and representation skills.
- Leadership and teamwork capabilities.
- A valid High Court license.
Key Responsibilities
The Legal Advisor will be responsible for a variety of critical tasks, including:
- Providing legal and regulatory advice on organizational matters.
- Drafting and reviewing rules, regulations, and other legal instruments.
- Supporting in-house adjudication processes.
- Representing the organization in judicial forums, such as High Courts.
- Writing opinions on complex corporate legal issues.
Age Limit and Relaxation
Applicants must fall within the age bracket of 30 to 45 years. A general age relaxation of five years in the upper limit is permissible under government rules.
General Terms and Conditions
Interested candidates are advised to take note of the following conditions:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the test or interview.
- Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
- Government employees must apply through the proper channel and provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their parent department.
- The organization reserves the right to accept, reject, or postpone applications as per its discretion.
- Attempts to exercise undue influence during the selection process will lead to immediate disqualification.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should submit their applications along with the following documents:
- A detailed CV.
- Attested copies of academic credentials, testimonials, and experience certificates.
- A copy of CNIC.
- One recent passport-size photograph.
Applications must reach the office of the Deputy Director (HR) at PO Box #1487 GPO, Islamabad within 15 days of the publication of this advertisement.
The Competitive Commission of Pakistan is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring based on merit. Candidates meeting the required qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.
