Deputy 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 positions of Deputy Director in its Adjudication Division. These are Islamabad-based contractual appointments.
Job Details
| Organization | Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) |
| Position | Deputy Director |
| Division | Adjudication Division |
| No. of Posts | 02 |
| Nature of Post | Contractual — 3 years, extendable on organizational need and performance basis |
| Age Limit | Maximum 40 years on the closing date (age relaxation of 5 years for candidates with at least 3 years of work experience with a regulator) |
| 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 06 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 40 years on the closing date for submission of applications.
- Candidates who have at least 3 years of work experience with a regulator will be given age relaxation of 5 years.
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 Deputy 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 6 years of post-qualification experience. SECP selects through a multi-stage evaluation process assessing legal knowledge, analytical ability, and regulatory competence. Candidates with 3 or more years of experience at a regulator are also eligible for an age relaxation of 5 years. The four areas below outline what evaluators will focus on most closely during the selection process.
Evaluators will verify your LL.B or LL.M from an HEC-recognized university and your enrollment certificate as an Advocate of the High Court as mandatory qualifications. Bring your original degree, transcript, and Bar Council enrollment certificate to every stage of the process. If you hold a Bar-at-Law qualification or an LL.M degree in addition to the basic requirement, present these as they are listed as preference criteria. The Adjudication Division handles enforcement proceedings under Pakistan's securities and corporate law framework, so candidates who can demonstrate formal legal training beyond a basic LL.B, such as specialized postgraduate or Bar professional qualifications, carry a clear advantage at the shortlisting stage.
If your degree is from a foreign institution, confirm your HEC equivalency certificate is in order before applying. Foreign-degree applicants are frequently screened for this at early stages, and a missing equivalency can result in disqualification before the written test or interview.
The evaluation will assess the relevance and depth of your 6-year post-qualification legal career. Be prepared to discuss corporate law matters you have handled directly: company formation disputes, shareholder conflicts, securities regulatory compliance, contractual enforcement, or capital market transactions. If your experience is in the financial sector, prepare examples of legal advisory work involving listed entities, fund managers, brokers, or insurance companies. Experience letters from each employer must clearly state your designation, the period of employment, and the nature of legal work performed. The ad specifically values corporate law and financial sector experience, so candidates whose letters describe generic litigation or civil practice without a corporate or financial dimension may be scored lower.
Post-qualification experience is calculated from the date of bar enrollment or degree completion, not from when you began working. If your experience letters cover overlapping or ambiguous periods, clarify this in your application. The 6-year minimum is a hard screening threshold at SECP.
The ad specifies that candidates with at least 3 years of work experience with a regulator will receive age relaxation of 5 years, making them eligible up to the age of 45. If you have worked at SECP, SBP, NEPRA, OGRA, PTA, or any other regulatory or quasi-regulatory body, document this experience carefully in your application. The evaluation will also probe your knowledge of regulatory enforcement: how adjudication proceedings are initiated, how hearings are conducted, how orders are drafted, and how penalties are imposed under the SECP Act 1997, the Companies Act 2017, and the Securities Act 2015. Review the SECP's published adjudication orders and enforcement actions to understand the type of matters the division handles and the legal reasoning applied in its decisions.
If you are relying on the age relaxation, attach an experience letter from the regulatory body clearly confirming the dates of your employment and your role. Age relaxation is not automatic and requires documentary proof. Without it, your application may be screened out at the age verification stage.
Visit www.secp.gov.pk/careers and review the detailed Terms of Reference (TORs) for the Deputy Director position before applying. Ensure your online application includes an updated CV, copies of your degree and bar enrollment certificate, and a cover letter that clearly maps your experience against the stated preferences in corporate law and the financial sector. The selection process is multi-stage and may include a written legal assessment, a technical interview on corporate and securities law, and a competency-based panel interview. Familiarize yourself with SECP's recent enforcement actions, its annual report, and the regulatory framework it administers. Applications must be submitted within 15 days of publication (by 8th July 2026). 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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