Additional Director Jobs 2026 SECP Islamabad Adjudication Division
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)
Posted Jun 23, 2026
About the Job
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), the apex regulator of Pakistan's Capital Markets and Corporate Sector, invites applications from qualified, result-oriented, and dynamic professionals with impeccable integrity and analytical capabilities for the position of Additional Director in its Adjudication Division. This is an Islamabad-based contractual appointment.
Job Details
| Organization | Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) |
| Position | Additional Director |
| Division | Adjudication Division |
| No. of Posts | 01 |
| Nature of Post | Contractual — 3 years, extendable on organizational need and performance basis |
| Age Limit | Maximum 45 years on the closing date for submission of applications |
| Last Date | Within 15 days of publication (8th July 2026) |
| Location | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Phone | +92 51 919 5444 |
| Website | www.secp.gov.pk/careers |
Qualification
- LL.B or LL.M from an HEC-recognized university.
- Must be enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court.
Preference
- Candidates who have also completed the Bar-at-Law qualification or have obtained an LL.M degree will be preferred.
Post-Qualification Experience
- Applicants must have 12 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
- Experience in corporate law, financial sector, or as an adjudicating officer in a regulatory body will be preferred.
Age Limit
- The maximum age should not exceed 45 years on the closing date for submission of applications.
Terms & Conditions
- All appointments shall be made on a contractual basis for a term of three (3) years, extendable on organizational need and performance basis. The Commission may consider regularization of these positions after completion of three years, subject to fulfillment of the criteria prescribed for this purpose.
- Applications are encouraged from female candidates, minorities, persons with different abilities, and candidates from Balochistan, Ex-FATA districts, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK).
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
- Selection will be based on a multi-stage evaluation process.
- SECP reserves the right to cancel the recruitment and selection process at any stage.
- Applications must be submitted within fifteen (15) days of publication of the advertisement.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
How to Apply
- Visit https://www.secp.gov.pk/careers/ to review the detailed Terms of Reference (TORs) and submit your application online.
- For queries, contact: Deputy Director HRD | Phone: +92 51 919 5444
- Applications must be submitted within 15 days of publication of this advertisement (by 8th July 2026).
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
How to Prepare for This Role
The Additional Director (Adjudication Division) position at SECP requires LL.B or LL.M qualification with enrollment as an Advocate of the High Court and a minimum of 12 years of post-qualification experience. SECP conducts a multi-stage evaluation process to assess legal expertise, regulatory knowledge, and adjudication competence. The four areas below outline what evaluators will focus on most closely during the selection process.
The evaluation panel will verify your LL.B or LL.M degree from an HEC-recognized university and your enrollment certificate as an Advocate of the High Court. Both are mandatory requirements. Bring your original degree, transcript, and the Bar Council enrollment certificate to the interview. If you hold a Bar-at-Law qualification or an LL.M degree, present these prominently as the ad specifically lists them as preference criteria. The SECP Adjudication Division handles enforcement and quasi-judicial proceedings under securities law, so a strong grounding in legal procedure and advocacy will be a visible differentiator from the first stage of the evaluation.
If your LL.M is from a foreign institution, confirm its HEC equivalency certificate is readily available. Foreign-degree candidates are frequently asked to produce HEC equivalency at early screening stages, and not having it can result in disqualification before the interview.
With 12 years of post-qualification experience required, the evaluation will probe the depth and relevance of your legal career. Be prepared to discuss specific matters you have handled in corporate law: company disputes, securities violations, regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, or enforcement proceedings. If your background is in the financial sector, prepare examples of legal advisory work on financial products, capital market transactions, or regulatory filings under the Companies Act or the SECP Act. Experience letters from each employer must clearly state your designation, the nature of legal work performed, and the period of employment. Gaps in the timeline or vague designations will be questioned.
Post-qualification experience is counted from the date of your bar enrollment or degree completion, not from the date you started work. Confirm that your experience letters reflect legally verifiable post-qualification service. The 12-year threshold is strictly applied at the screening stage.
Experience as an adjudicating officer in a regulatory body is listed as a preferred qualification, and candidates with this background will be evaluated on their understanding of quasi-judicial proceedings. Be ready to describe enforcement cases you have handled: how show-cause notices were issued, how hearings were conducted, how orders were drafted, and how appeals were managed. Familiarity with the SECP Act 1997, the Companies Act 2017, the Securities Act 2015, and related secondary legislation will be directly assessed during written tests and interviews. Review the structure of SECP's Adjudication Division, the types of violations it adjudicates, and the penalty framework applicable to listed companies, brokers, and fund managers.
Prepare a brief account of the most significant adjudication or enforcement matter you led or contributed to: what regulatory provision was at stake, what the procedural steps were, and what the outcome was. Concrete case-level detail demonstrates applied competence in a way that a general legal background cannot.
Visit www.secp.gov.pk/careers and download the detailed Terms of Reference (TORs) for this position before applying. Ensure your online application is complete: an updated CV, copies of degrees and enrollment certificates, and a cover letter highlighting your adjudication and corporate law experience. The selection process is multi-stage and may include a written test, a technical assessment, and a competency-based interview. Review SECP's published annual reports and recent enforcement actions to demonstrate current knowledge of the regulator's priorities. Applications must be submitted within 15 days of publication of this advertisement (by 8th July 2026). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. SECP encourages applications from female candidates, minorities, persons with different abilities, and candidates from Balochistan, Ex-FATA, Gilgit-Baltistan, and AJK.
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