The Ministry of Law and Justice, along with the Office of the Attorney General for Pakistan, is seeking to hire professionals for several key positions on a contractual basis. These contracts will initially last for three years, with the possibility of extension as per the MP Scale Policy, 2020.
Job Openings and Requirements
1. Deputy Advisor (Opinion)
- Pay Package: MP-II Scale
- Age Limit: Up to 62 years
- Vacancies: 1
- Qualification and Experience:
- Foreign or local LLB, Barrister-at-Law, or Solicitor with at least five years of legal experience in Pakistan or abroad.
- Professional skills in drafting or reviewing conventions, agreements, MOUs, contracts, and other legal documents.
- Preferably has an understanding of international law and experience in legislative drafting.
2. Deputy Advisor (R&R)
- Pay Package: MP-III Scale
- Age Limit: Up to 62 years
- Vacancies: 1
- Qualification and Experience:
- Foreign or local LLB or Barrister-at-Law with at least three years of experience in the public or private sector.
- Experience in drafting or reviewing agreements, MOUs, contracts, petitions, and other legal documents.
- Understanding of international law, with a preference for knowledge in international investment law or trade law.
3. Consultant (MP-III)
- Pay Package: MP-III Scale
- Age Limit: Up to 62 years
- Vacancies: 1
- Qualification and Experience:
- Foreign or local LLB, Barrister-at-Law, or Solicitor with at least five years of legal experience in Pakistan or abroad.
- Experience in drafting or reviewing conventions, agreements, MOUs, contracts, and other legal documents.
- Preferably has an understanding of international law and experience in legislative drafting.
Key Skills and Attributes
Candidates must possess:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively at both national and international forums.
- Professionalism, discipline, integrity, and strong leadership skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should:
- Complete the prescribed application form available at www.molaw.gov.pk.
- Submit the application along with a detailed CV, copies of CNIC, educational certificates, and a recent passport-size photograph.
- Ensure applications are sent within fifteen days of the advertisement’s publication.
- Government employees must provide a NOC from their current employer when applying.
Additional Information
- The Ministry of Law and Justice reserves the right to cancel or postpone the recruitment process or change the number of posts at any stage.
- Incomplete applications or those received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Only candidates shortlisted by the Scrutiny Committee will be called for interviews.
- Selected candidates currently working in government departments or autonomous bodies must resign or retire before joining the new post.
This is a significant opportunity for qualified professionals to contribute to the legal framework and operations of Pakistan’s Ministry of Law and Justice.
