Tax Lawyer (SPPS-III)

About This Job

The Finance Division, Government of Pakistan, has announced four vacancies in its Tax Policy Office, the unit that shapes federal tax proposals and turns them into law during each budget cycle. The advertisement covers one Tax Lawyer and three Analysts for Personal Income Tax, all on the SPPS-III special professional pay scale. This listing is for the single Tax Lawyer post, based at the Pak Secretariat in Islamabad and reporting to the Director International Tax. The lawyer will draft the statutory provisions that go into the Finance Bill, convert budget proposals into tight legal text that achieves tax policy goals, keep wording consistent within and across tax statutes, and advise on the structure, wording and implications of proposed fiscal measures. The job also involves aligning tax law changes with other laws and with the relevant articles of the Constitution, giving inputs to defend amendments challenged in court on constitutional grounds, and coordinating with the Law & Justice Division for formal vetting.

Applicants need an LLM, preferably in an area of taxation, from an HEC-recognized university, along with a sound grasp of court procedure, civil and criminal law, and the constitutional provisions on taxation and fiscal federalism. The Finance Division wants someone who can turn technical and policy ideas into clear, enforceable legal text, vet and harmonize fiscal instruments across several tax laws, coordinate well with other agencies, and work to tight legislative deadlines during the budget season. At least ten years of active legal practice is required, including legal drafting, vetting or interpretation of fiscal laws. Candidates with a good number of reported judgments in tax matters, including prosecution proceedings, experience leading civil and criminal cases outside tax, knowledge of corporate, intellectual property and property-transfer law, and experience in arbitration and dispute resolution will have an advantage. The advertisement does not state an age limit or any domicile restriction.

Applications must be made online through the National Jobs Portal (njp.gov.pk), and the detailed job description can be downloaded from the Finance Division website. The advertisement gives 1 November 2026 as the last date, while the National Jobs Portal listing closes on 30 October 2026, so applicants should submit by the earlier date. Terms and conditions, including the pay package, follow the Establishment Division's O.M. No. 1/11/2018-E-6 dated 9 April 2024 as amended from time to time. Incomplete applications, those with a non-relevant qualification and late applications will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview, and no TA/DA will be paid. The Finance Division may cancel the recruitment process at any time. Questions can be directed to the Section Officer (HR-IV), Room 129, S Block, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad, on 051-9209930.

Job Information

Commission / Board

Finance Division

Place of posting

Tax Policy Office, Finance Division, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad

City

Islamabad

Postal Code

44000

Domicile

All Punjab Basis

Age (Male)

18–35 years

Age (Female)

18–35 years

Age note

The advertisement does not specify an age limit.

Salary / BPS

SPPS-III - pay package as per Establishment Division O.M. No.1/11/2018-E-6 dated 09.04.2024

Advt. date

18 October 2026

Last date

30 October 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: LLM, preferably in any area of taxation from HEC recognized university. Adequate knowledge of court procedure and other legal frameworks surrounding the tax laws including Civil and Criminal laws and procedures. Deep knowledge of constitutional provisions on taxation and fiscal federalism. Demonstrated ability to convert technical and policy concepts into clear, enforceable legal text. Skill in vetting and harmonization of fiscal instruments across multiple tax laws. Excellent communication and coordination skills, particularly for inter-agency collaboration. Attention to details and ability to work under tight legislative deadlines (especially during budget cycles).
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience of active legal practice including legal drafting, vetting, or interpretation of fiscal laws.

Posts Breakdown

Test / Selection Process

Interview

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published18 October 2026
2. Last Date to Apply30 October 2026

How to Apply

1. Download the job description, required qualification and experience for the Tax Lawyer post from the Finance Division website (www.finance.gov.pk).
2. Register or log in on the National Jobs Portal and open the listing at https://www.njp.gov.pk/jobs/9836.
3. Complete the online application with your educational qualification and experience details.
4. Submit the application online through the National Jobs Portal before the deadline (the portal listing closes on 30 October 2026; the advertisement states 1st November, 2026). Incomplete applications, those with non-relevant qualification and those received after the closing date will not be entertained.

Additional Details

Wing

Tax Policy Office

Contact

Zeeshan Mazhar, Section Officer (HR-IV), Room No. 129, "S" Block, First Floor, Finance Division, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad. Ph: (0092)51-9209930

Njp Job Id

9836

Reporting To

Director International Tax

Selection Note

Incomplete applications, those having non-relevant qualification and received after the closing date will not be entertained. Short-listed candidates fulfilling the laid down criteria will be called for interview. TA/DA is not admissible.

Reserves Right Note

Finance Division reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any time without assigning any reason.

Job Responsibilities

Drafting the provisions of various statutes in the Finance Bill; Converting the budget proposals into tight legal provisions to achieve tax policy goals; While drafting, ensure consistency within and across the tax statutes; Provide legal guidance on structure, wording, and implications of proposed fiscal measures; Assist in aligning changes in tax laws with the other relevant laws; Assist in aligning the changes in tax laws with the relevant articles of the Constitution; Giving inputs for defending the amendments in tax laws challenged in the courts on their constitutionality; Coordinate with Law & Justice Division for formal vetting; Any other task assigned by the Director General and Directors.

Preferred Experience

Having sizeable number of reported judgments in tax related matters, including prosecution proceedings; Having experience of leading civil and criminal proceedings in cases other than tax related matters; Having experience and knowledge on corporate law, intellectual property law and laws related to registration and transfer of immovable property etc.; Experience of arbitration and dispute resolutions.

Terms Conditions Note

Terms and conditions including pay package as contained in Establishment Division's O.M.No.1/11/2018-E-6 dated 09.04.2024, as amended from time to time, shall apply. The aforesaid O.M. is also available on the website of Finance Division.

Advertisement Closing Date

The advertisement states applications are due latest by 1st November, 2026; the National Jobs Portal listing closes on 30 Oct 2026.

Total Posts In Advertisement

Tax Lawyer (SPPS-III) 01; Analyst-Personal Income Tax (SPPS-III) 03; Total 04

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