Ministry of Law and Justice Jobs 2026 for 3 Assistant Consultant Posts

The Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of Pakistan, has announced three Assistant Consultant vacancies in Contract and Research. These positions are offered on a contract basis for an initial period of three years, extendable under the MP Scale Policy, 2020. Applicants must possess a foreign or local LLB qualification, or be a Barrister-at-Law or Solicitor, with at least five years of experience in legal and legislative matters. The advertised age limit is 62 years, and candidates with public-sector experience will be preferred. Selected professionals will receive the MP-III pay package. Applications must be submitted through the National Job Portal within 15 days of publication of the advertisement.

Ministry of Law and Justice Vacancy

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must possess the prescribed legal qualification and relevant experience in the public or private sector.
• Professional credentials include experience drafting or reviewing conventions, agreements, MOUs, contracts and other legal documents.
• Understanding of international law, experience in legislative drafting and the ability to provide legal opinions on policy and regulatory matters are preferred.
• Candidates with public-sector experience will be preferred, followed by those with experience in state-run corporations/entities and reputable private corporations.
• Applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively at national and international forums.
• Candidates must demonstrate professionalism, discipline, integrity, leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Government employees must provide an NOC from their present employer when applying.

Salary

• Both positions carry the MP-III pay package.
• Exact salary amounts are not specified in the advertisement.

Age Limit

• The advertised age limit for both positions is 62 years.

Selection Process

• Only candidates finalized by the Scrutiny Committee will be called for an interview before the Selection Committee.
• Applicants must bring original documents and attested copies of their CNIC, educational certificates, law transcripts and experience certificates to the interview.
• A detailed CV and passport-size photograph must also be presented.
• Applications received by hand will not be entertained.
• The ministry may cancel or postpone recruitment or increase or decrease the number of posts at any stage.

How to Apply

1. Visit the National Job Portal.
2. Select the relevant Assistant Consultant vacancy advertised by the Ministry of Law and Justice.
3. Complete and submit the online application according to the portal’s requirements.
4. Government employees must provide the required employer’s NOC when applying.
5. Submit the application within 15 days of publication of the advertisement.
6. For enquiries, contact 051-9208816. The ministry’s address is “S” Block, Pakistan Secretariat, Islamabad.

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