Job Overview
The Privatisation Commission, a key department of the Government of Pakistan, is recruiting a Contract Chief Legal Officer for 2026 under Grade T-3. As the Chief Legal Officer, you will provide strategic legal leadership, ensuring that all privatization activities comply with national laws and regulations while protecting the Commission's interests.
The core of this role involves overseeing the legal aspects of privatization transactions from start to finish.
You will be responsible for reviewing and approving legal structures, documentation, and contractual frameworks, as well as conducting comprehensive legal due diligence to identify and mitigate risks.
The job entails managing litigation involving the Commission, coordinating with internal and external counsel, and drafting or negotiating critical documents such as Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs), concession agreements, and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) contracts.
You will also supervise external legal advisors and provide expert legal input on policy and legislative matters affecting privatization.
This position is ideal for a seasoned legal professional with a strong background in contracts, litigation, corporate law, or negotiations.
International qualifications or experience, as well as recent experience in similar senior roles within other organizations, are considered advantageous.
The role also involves leading and mentoring the internal legal team, making it a key leadership position within the Commission.
If you are looking for a challenging legal career in the public sector, this Chief Legal Officer job in Pakistan offers a significant opportunity to contribute to national privatization efforts.
Eligibility and Qualification
Candidates must hold an LLB or LLM degree from a recognized institution.
The role demands extensive professional experience, with a minimum of 12 years in relevant legal fields.
While the core requirement is a law degree, practical experience in contracts, litigation, corporate law, or negotiations is strongly preferred, as is international exposure or recent experience in similar high-level positions.
- LLB or LLM degree from a recognized university.
- Maximum age limit is 62 years.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal oversight of all privatization transactions, including review and approval of legal structures, documentation, and contractual frameworks.
- Ensure comprehensive legal due diligence, proactively identify legal risks, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and sectoral authorities.
- Manage and oversee litigation involving the Commission, coordinating with internal and external counsel to ensure effective case management and favorable outcomes.
- Draft, review, and negotiate key transaction documents, including SPAs, concession agreements, and PPP contracts, and vet submissions for the Board, CCoP, and other forums.
- Supervise external legal advisors and coordinate with the litigation function on legal exposure, case backlog, and risk mitigation.
- Provide legal input on policy, legislative, and regulatory matters affecting privatization, and advise senior management on legal and governance issues.
- Lead and build capacity of the internal legal team through mentoring and professional development.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the competent authority from time to time.
How to Apply
- Visit the official National Job Portal (NJP) website at to access the job listing.
- Click on the 'Login to Apply' button and log in with your credentials. If you are a new user, you will need to register on the portal first.
- Complete the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and professional details.
- Upload all required documents, including your CV, educational certificates, and experience letters, as specified on the portal.
- Review your application carefully before submitting it. Ensure all information is correct and complete.
Important Instructions
- Candidates should keep their login credentials and application reference number for future correspondence.
- The Privatisation Commission reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process at any stage.