Ministry of Law and Justice Jobs 2026 for Senior Legislative Advisor Post

The Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of Pakistan, has announced one vacancy for Senior Legislative Advisor under the MP-I pay scale. The appointment will be made on a contract basis for an initial period of three years, extendable under the MP Scale Policy, 2020. Candidates must hold a foreign or local LLM qualification, or be a Barrister-at-Law or Solicitor, with at least nine years of experience in legal and legislative matters in the public or private sector. Applicants must possess relevant legal drafting and reviewing experience, strong communication skills and leadership abilities, with a maximum age of 62 years. Preference will be given to candidates with public-sector experience, followed by experience in state-run corporations/entities and reputable private corporations. Applications must be submitted through the National Job Portal within 15 days of the advertisement’s publication.

Ministry of Law and Justice Vacancy

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must have at least nine years of experience in legal and legislative matters in the public or private sector.
• Experience in drafting or reviewing conventions, agreements, MoUs, contracts and other legal documents is required.
• An understanding of international law, the ability to provide legal opinions on policy and regulatory matters, and legislative drafting experience are preferred.
• Candidates must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively at national and international forums.
• Professionalism, discipline, integrity, strong leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team are required.
• Government servants must obtain an NOC from their current employer at the time of applying.

Important Dates

• The publication date is not visible in the supplied advertisement, so an exact calendar deadline cannot be confirmed.

Salary

• The selected candidate will receive the MP-I Scale pay package.
• The advertisement does not specify a monthly salary amount.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 62 years.
• Additional age relaxation is not specified in the advertisement.

Contract Terms

• The initial contract period is three years.
• Extension may be granted under the MP Scale Policy, 2020.

Selection Process

• Applications will be reviewed by the Scrutiny Committee.
• Preference will be given to candidates with public-sector experience, followed by experience in state-run corporations/entities and reputable private corporations.
• Only candidates finalized by the Scrutiny Committee will be called for an interview before the Selection Committee.
• Applicants must present original documents and attested copies at the interview.
• The ministry may cancel or postpone recruitment or increase or decrease the number of posts at any stage.

How to Apply

1. Access the National Job Portal and locate the Ministry of Law and Justice Senior Legislative Advisor vacancy.
2. Complete the online application with accurate educational and professional details.
3. Obtain an NOC from your current employer if you are a government servant.
4. Submit the application within 15 days of advertisement publication.
5. If called for an interview, bring your original CNIC, educational certificates, law transcripts and experience certificates, together with attested copies.
6. Also bring a detailed CV and a passport-size photograph to the interview.

• Applications submitted by hand will not be entertained.

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