Deputy Director (Legal)

FOSPAH invites applications from qualified and experienced individuals for the post of Deputy Director (Legal) on regular basis at its Head Office, Islamabad. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• Review complaints, assist in case triage, and draft findings, orders and recommendations for the Ombudsperson's approval
• Conduct legal research on harassment jurisprudence, property rights matters and relevant precedents
• Ensure statutory timelines and procedural fairness are met at every stage
• Assist in drafting subordinate legislation, rules and internal procedural guidelines
• Prepare legal opinions and briefing notes on emerging legal issues and appellate risk
• Vet all writ petitions and other cases filed before courts, tribunals and other fora involving FOSPAH
• Liaise with the President's Secretariat on the disposal of representations
• Represent and coordinate outside counsel to represent FOSPAH in courts, tribunals and other fora, including preparation of para wise comments, replies and supporting documentation
• Track and report on the status of all pending litigation involving the office
• Advise on Inquiry Committees and support training by Legal Advisors and enquiry officers
• Develop material and impart trainings on FOSPAH laws in outreach and awareness programs
• Support legal input for MOUs, partnerships and international engagements
• Supervise the work of Law Officers, Assistant Director (Legal), Assistant Law Officers and Interns
• Provide input in the Legal Section of FOSPAH annual and other reports
• Any other duty assigned by the Ombudsperson

• Bachelor's - LLB, LLM, in Law, recognised by HEC
• LLB from a HEC recognized university, LLM preferred
• Legal drafting and adjudication experience in government organizations preferred

• Required experience: At least 6 years
• Minimum 06 years of post-qualification standing practice as an Advocate High Court; experience of legal drafting and adjudication in government organizations will be given preference

• All candidates: 28 – 35 years
• Age is counted on the closing date, 8 Sept 2026.

An upper limit of 35 years means you must not have reached that age on the date age is counted. A relaxation applies only to the candidates the advertisement names, with the proof it asks for.

1. Written or screening test
2. Interview

• Paper type: Mcqs

1. Apply Online

Advertised by

Federal Ombudsperson Secretariat for Protection Against Harassment at the Workplace (FOSPAH)

Application link

fospah.gov.pk

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5 Sept 2026

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