Assistant Consultant (Contract) (MP-III)

About This Job

The Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of Pakistan, has announced an opening for an Assistant Consultant (Contract) at the MP-III scale, posted on the National Jobs Portal on 2 October 2026. Two positions are available on a contract basis within the Ministry's legal and legislative wing in Islamabad, supporting the drafting and review of conventions, agreements, memoranda of understanding, and contracts that the federal government enters into.

Candidates must hold a foreign or local LLB degree, or carry Barrister-at-Law or Solicitor credentials, along with at least five years of professional experience handling legal and legislative matters in either the public or private sector. A working understanding of international law is considered an asset, as the role involves rendering legal opinions on policy and regulatory matters and may call on legislative drafting experience. The maximum age limit for applicants is 62 years, calculated as of the closing date, and the Ministry has indicated it will give preference first to candidates with public-sector experience, followed by those from state-run corporations or entities, and then candidates from reputable private corporations.

Interested applicants must apply online through the National Jobs Portal (njp.gov.pk) by logging in or creating a PAK-ID verified account before the closing date of 15 October 2026. No application fee is mentioned in the advertisement, and the Ministry has not disclosed a specific salary figure beyond the MP-III pay scale. Applicants are advised to complete their NJP profile and submit the online application form well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.

Job Information

Commission / Board

NJP

Place of posting

Anywhere in Federal

City

Islamabad

Postal Code

44000

Domicile

All Punjab Basis

Age (Male)

18–62 years

Age (Female)

18–62 years

Salary / BPS

MP-III Scale (contract basis, as per Federal Government MP Scale Policy)

Advt. date

2 October 2026

Last date

15 October 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: Foreign or Local LLB, Barrister-at-Law, or Solicitor credentials.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in legal and legislative matters in the public or private sector, including drafting/reviewing conventions, agreements, MOUs and contracts; understanding of international law and legislative drafting experience valued.

Posts Breakdown

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published2 October 2026
2. Last Date to Apply15 October 2026

How to Apply

1. Visit njp.gov.pk and log in or sign up with a PAK-ID verified account.
2. Open the Assistant Consultant (Contract) (MP-III) listing and click Login to Apply.
3. Complete and submit the application form before the closing date of 15 October 2026.

Additional Details

Selection Note

Candidates having experience in the public sector will be given preference, followed by state-run corporations/entities, and then private corporations of repute.

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