Chief Legal Advisor

About This Job

Quantum Valley Pakistan, a Ministry of Defence initiative, is hiring a Chief Legal Advisor to handle its legal, regulatory, and compliance matters. This senior, contract-based post is graded PPS-11, based in Islamabad, with a single vacancy, and centers on corporate, IT, and cyber-law advisory work for a technology-focused national program.

Eligible candidates should hold an LLB or LLM from an HEC-recognized university; a foreign qualification such as a Bar-at-Law or LLM from the UK, USA, or EU is preferred, along with certifications in cyber law, data protection, or IT governance. A minimum of fifteen years of post-qualification experience in corporate, IT, and cyber law is required, preferably gained on technology-driven, SaaS, fintech, or government digital-transformation projects; familiarity with PECA 2016 and cybersecurity regulatory compliance is emphasized. A general age relaxation of five years applies, with no domicile or gender restriction stated.

Candidates must apply online through the National Job Portal, where the vacancy appears under Quantum Valley Pakistan. After signing in with a PAK-ID verified account, applicants should complete the form for "Chief Legal Advisor," upload their CV and qualification documents, and submit before the deadline. No application fee is mentioned. The closing date for applications is 08 August 2026.

Job Information

Commission / Board

Ministry of Defence

Place of posting

Islamabad

City

Islamabad

Postal Code

44000

Domicile

All Pakistan

Age (Male)

18–35 years

Age (Female)

18–35 years

Age note

No specific age bracket printed in the ad beyond a general age relaxation of 5 years; default age range (18-35) applied.

Advt. date

18 July 2026

Last date

16 August 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: LLB or LLM from an HEC-recognized university; foreign qualifications (Bar-at-Law/LLM from UK, USA, or EU) preferred; certifications in Cyber Law, Data Protection, or IT Governance advantageous
• Experience: Minimum 15 years of post-qualification experience in corporate, IT, and cyber law, preferably in technology-driven, SaaS, fintech, or government digital transformation projects

Posts Breakdown

Test / Selection Process

Important Dates

Advertisement date

18 July 2026

How to Apply

Post details and eligibility are shown above — tap "Apply Online" below to go directly to this posting's page on the National Job Portal (NJP). Steps:

1. Click "Login to Apply" and sign in to your PAK-ID verified NJP account, or register for one if you don't already have it.
2. Complete the online application form and upload the required documents (CV/resume and relevant qualification/experience certificates).
3. Submit the application before the closing date of 08 Aug 2026.

Additional Details

Pay Scale

PPS-11

Focus Areas

Expertise in PECA 2016, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance emphasized

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