Chief Legal Advisor

Job Specification: • Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts (SaaS, NDAs, MoUs, vendor & client agreements). • Ensure compliance with Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016, Electronic Transactions Ordinance (ETO) 2002 , PSS and international laws etc. • Provide legal advisory support on IT, cybersecurity, fintech, buisness and data privacy regulations. • Liaise with PTA, MoITT and relevant authorities for compliance with regultory frameworks. • Represent the organization in legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings. • Manage intellectual property, trademarks and licensing issues. • Conduct legal risk assessments for products and services. • Coordinate with external and government legal counsel on national and international matters. • Assist management with corporate governance, board resolutions and statutory compliance filings. Qualifications: • LLB or LLM from an HEC-recognized university. • Foreign qualification (Bar-at-Law / LLM from UK, USA, or EU) will be preferred. • Certification or short courses in Cyber Law / Data Protection / IT Governance will be an added advantage. 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. • Strong command of corporate and cyber law frameworks in Pakistan. • In-depth understanding of PECA 2016, NCSP,PSS and data protection principles. • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and contract management skills. • Strategic thinking, analytical judgment, and leadership ability. • Effective coordination with regulatory and enforcement bodies (FIA Cyber Crime Wing, PTA, SECP, STZA). • Experience in public sector projects, fintech regulation, or SaaS product compliance. • Knowledge of international cyber law, digital evidence, and electronic signature frameworks. • Familiarity with AI governance, blockchain regulation, and cloud compliance will be a plus Quantum Valley Pakistan- Ministry of Defence has advertised a post of Chief Legal Advisor in Federal. Place of posting: Islamabad, Federal.

Post

Chief Legal Advisor

Department

Quantum Valley Pakistan- Ministry of Defence

Total posts

1

Pay scale

PPS-11

Employment type

Full Time

Job nature

Contract

Region

Federal

Last date to apply

8 Aug 2026

• Job Specification
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts (SaaS, NDAs, MoUs, vendor & client agreements)
• Ensure compliance with Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016, Electronic Transactions Ordinance (ETO) 2002 , PSS and international laws etc
• Provide legal advisory support on IT, cybersecurity, fintech, buisness and data privacy regulations
• Liaise with PTA, MoITT and relevant authorities for compliance with regultory frameworks
• Represent the organization in legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings
• Manage intellectual property, trademarks and licensing issues
• Conduct legal risk assessments for products and services
• Coordinate with external and government legal counsel on national and international matters
• Assist management with corporate governance, board resolutions and statutory compliance filings. Qualifications
• Foreign qualification (Bar-at-Law / LLM from UK, USA, or EU) will be preferred
• Certification or short courses in Cyber Law / Data Protection / IT Governance will be an added advantage. Experience
• Strong command of corporate and cyber law frameworks in Pakistan
• In-depth understanding of PECA 2016, NCSP,PSS and data protection principles
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and contract management skills
• Strategic thinking, analytical judgment, and leadership ability
• Effective coordination with regulatory and enforcement bodies (FIA Cyber Crime Wing, PTA, SECP, STZA)
• Experience in public sector projects, fintech regulation, or SaaS product compliance
• Knowledge of international cyber law, digital evidence, and electronic signature frameworks
• Familiarity with AI governance, blockchain regulation, and cloud compliance will be a plus

• recognised by HEC
• LLB or LLM from an HEC-recognized university
• Minimum 15 years of post-qualification experience in corporate, IT, and cyber law, preferably in technology-driven, SaaS, fintech, or government digital transformation projects

• Required experience: At least 15 years
• • Minimum 15 years of post-qualification experience in corporate, IT, and cyber law, preferably in technology-driven, SaaS, fintech, or government digital transformation projects.

1. Written or screening test

• Paper type: Mcqs

1. Open the official application link shown on this page.
2. Apply to Quantum Valley Pakistan- Ministry of Defence using the method the advertisement specifies.
3. Check the eligibility criteria above against the official advertisement before paying any fee.
4. Submit so that the application reaches on or before 8 Aug 2026.
5. Keep your challan, tracking ID and a copy of everything you sent.