Job Overview
The Executive Director – Legal and Regulatory Affairs will lead the Authority's legal, regulatory, and governance functions.
This is a senior leadership role within the Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA), a Government of Pakistan body.
The position is responsible for developing and implementing legal strategies that protect the Authority's statutory mandate and institutional interests.
The Executive Director will act as the principal advisor to senior management on legal, legislative, regulatory, commercial, and governance matters.
This includes ensuring that all operations, policies, and regulations align with the applicable legal framework.
The role also involves representing the Authority before government entities, regulatory bodies, and judicial forums, and building relationships with ministries and international partners.
This position is central to PDA's mission of advancing digital governance and innovation in Pakistan.
The Executive Director will provide legal oversight for strategic projects, digital initiatives, and public-private partnerships, and will lead the Legal Directorate, fostering a culture of professionalism and integrity.
Eligibility and Qualification
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria
- LLB/LLM or JD degree from a recognized institution.
- Active Bar membership is required.
- Professional certifications or specialized training in corporate governance, arbitration, procurement law, or regulatory law will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 12 years of progressively responsible professional experience in legal practice, corporate law, commercial law, regulatory law, public sector legal affairs, or litigation.
- Demonstrated experience advising executive leadership on complex legal, regulatory, and governance matters.
- Proven experience in legislative drafting, regulatory framework development, contract negotiation, litigation management, and enterprise legal risk management.
- Experience working with government organizations, regulatory authorities, autonomous bodies, international organizations, or large corporate entities will be preferred.
- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary legal teams and managing complex legal portfolios.
- Age limit: Max 65 years.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the Authority's legal strategy in alignment with its statutory mandate, organizational priorities, and governance framework.
- Advise senior management on legal, regulatory, legislative, and governance matters.
- Provide strategic legal guidance on complex commercial transactions, procurement, employment, administrative, and public sector legal matters.
- Lead the legal review and interpretation of legislation, regulations, policies, and statutory instruments relevant to the Authority's functions.
- Oversee the development, review, and legal vetting of regulations, rules, guidelines, policies, and other regulatory instruments issued by the Authority.
- Strengthen corporate governance frameworks by ensuring legal compliance, accountability, transparency, and sound decision-making across the Authority.
- Support Board and committee governance processes by providing legal advice on governance documentation, resolutions, and statutory obligations.
- Monitor legislative developments and recommend legal or regulatory reforms necessary to support the Authority's mandate.
- Establish enterprise-wide legal risk management frameworks and ensure the proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of legal risks.
- Oversee litigation, arbitration, investigations, and dispute resolution involving the Authority while managing relationships with external legal counsel.
How to Apply
- Visit the official National Job Portal (NJP) website at to access the detailed job advertisement and application form.
- Review the full job description and ensure you meet all eligibility criteria, including the required qualifications and 12+ years of experience.
- Click on the 'Login to Apply' button on the NJP page. If you do not have an account, 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, Bar membership proof, and experience letters, as specified in the application form.
Important Instructions
- Applicants must have active Bar membership; proof of this will be required.
- Professional certifications in corporate governance, arbitration, procurement law, or regulatory law are advantageous and should be highlighted in the application.
- Candidates with experience in government organizations, regulatory authorities, autonomous bodies, international organizations, or large corporate entities will be preferred.
- The selection process may include a review of applications, followed by interviews or other assessments as determined by the Pakistan Digital Authority.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the test/interview.
- Ensure all information provided is accurate and verifiable; any false information may lead to disqualification.