Specialist Legal (Advisory and Drafting)

About This Job

The same anonymously listed 'Autonomous Public Sector Organization, Government of Pakistan' that is recruiting a technical application architect on the National Job Portal has also advertised one contract-based opening for Specialist Legal (Advisory and Drafting), reference SLA&D/2026. Posted at Level 2 in the organization's internal grading, the position functions as an in-house legal advisor supporting the organization's day-to-day legislative, regulatory, and contractual affairs. Core duties include drafting agreements, legal opinions, memorandums, rules, regulations, manuals, and policies in line with the organization's own statute, advising on legal exposure and risk mitigation, and liaising directly with the Federal Government, its ministries and divisions, and other regulatory authorities on administrative and legislative matters requiring approval.

Candidates need a minimum 16-year bachelor's degree in law (LLB) from an HEC-recognized university, with the advertisement listing numerous acceptable specializations including LLM in Corporate, Commercial, International Trade, or Human Rights law, among others; being enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court is preferred but not mandatory. At least three years of relevant legal experience in the public or private sector, or in a corporate/commercial law firm, is required, and the maximum age limit is capped at 35 years with no minimum age, gender, or domicile restriction stated. Strong legal drafting, multitasking, and communication skills, together with proficiency in English and close attention to procedural detail, are listed as essential competencies for the role, reflecting its focus on producing precise, defensible legal documentation for a public-sector body.

No application fee is stated on the official listing. Applicants must log into or register on the National Job Portal (www.njp.gov.pk) and use the 'Login to Apply' button on the job's own page (njp.gov.pk/jobs/9612) to submit their application before the deadline. The advertisement was posted on 24 August 2026 and the application window closes on 7 September 2026. Given the single available vacancy and the organization's decision to keep its identity confidential on the public listing, interested lawyers are advised to read the full eligibility criteria on the NJP page directly and submit a complete application well before the 7 September closing date.

Job Information

Commission / Board

NJP

Place of posting

Islamabad

City

Islamabad

Postal Code

44000

Domicile

All Punjab Basis

Age (Male)

18–35 years

Age (Female)

18–35 years

Age note

The advertisement states only a maximum age of 35 years, with no minimum age specified; the standard minimum of 18 is recorded.

Salary / BPS

Level 2 (Contract) - specific pay amount not disclosed in the advertisement

Advt. No.

SLA&D/2026

Advt. date

24 August 2026

Fee note

No application fee is stated on the official NJP detail page.

Last date

7 September 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: Minimum 16-year bachelor's degree in law (LLB) from an HEC-recognized university; the ad lists numerous acceptable specializations including LLM in Corporate, Commercial, International Trade, and Human Rights law. Being enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court is preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant legal experience in public/private sector organizations or corporate/commercial law firms.

Posts Breakdown

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published24 August 2026
2. Last Date to Apply7 September 2026

How to Apply

1. Apply online through the National Job Portal at https://www.njp.gov.pk/jobs/9612 by logging in or creating an NJP account and submitting the application before the closing date.

Additional Details

Grade

Level 2 (Contract)

Employer Name Withheld

Employer listed on NJP only as 'Autonomous Public Sector Organization' - actual organization name not disclosed in the advertisement.

Responsibilities Summary

Drafting legal documentation, rules, regulations and policies; advising on regulatory compliance and legal risk; liaising with government bodies; managing contracts; legal research; representing organization in negotiations.

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