Assistant Director
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- Last date to apply
- 24 Sept 2026
- Advertised on
- 9 Sept 2026
- Total posts
- 1
- Pay scale
- NTC-B
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Job nature
- Contract
- Shift
- Morning
- Category
- Legal
- Region
- Islamabad Capital Territory
- Office / unit
- Prosecution & Civil Litigation Department, Prosecution and Legal Affairs Division
Location
- Islamabad Capital Territory
About this vacancy
Contractual appointment for a term of three (3) years, extendable on organizational need and performance. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed the Bar at Law qualification after LL.B or have obtained LL.M degree and have proven experience in regulatory bodies, companies and corporate litigation and practice. Age relaxation of 5 years for candidates with at least 3 years' experience working with a regulator.
Duties and responsibilities
- Conduct the prosecutions on behalf of the organization in accordance with applicable laws
- Appear and represent the Organization before judicial and quasi-judicial forums, including High Courts of Pakistan
- Draft petitions, replies and other legal documents for submission in courts and tribunals
- Assess Case Referral Notes for initiation of civil and criminal cases
- Manage in-house litigation and coordinate with relevant departments and external counsels
- Assist departments in preparation of pleadings to mitigate legal risks in judicial proceedings
- Provide support during hearings and assist in preparation of arguments and submissions
- Legally vet the documents for the organization
- Conduct legal research including comparative analysis from local and foreign jurisdictions
- Conduct inquiry/investigation when assigned by the Commission
- Ensure compliance with the statutes, rules and regulations governing the organization
- Assist the assigned supervisor in legal research, drafting pleadings and opinions
Eligibility criteria
- Bachelor's or Master's - LL.B, LL.M, in Law, recognised by HEC
- Well-versed with court procedures with hands-on civil and corporate litigation experience
- Experience of criminal trial
- Excellent drafting and analytical skills
- Experience working as in-house counsel for litigation management and advisory
- Presentation skills and knowledge of MS Office
- Teamwork
- Decision-making and problem solving
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and planning
Experience required
- Required experience: At least 3 years
- At least 3 years' relevant post-qualification experience in corporate-related litigation and prosecution including 1 year experience as advocate of High Court. Must be enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court for the last 1 year with an active practice.
Age limit
- candidates with at least 3 years' experience working with a regulator: 5 years more.
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Selection process and test pattern
- Interview
- Paper type: Mcqs
How to apply
- Apply Online via SECP Recruitment Portal
Official source
- Advertised by
- Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)
- Application link
- recruitment.secp.gov.pk
- Added to this site
- 21 Sept 2026
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