Legal Officer (Tax Lawyer)

About the Job

The Finance Division, Government of Pakistan, is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Legal Officer (Tax Lawyer) to join the Tax Policy Office in Islamabad. This role is pivotal in providing expert legal counsel and analytical support to ensure the effective implementation of tax policies and legislative frameworks. As a key member of the team, you will handle complex legal matters related to taxation, drafting, and policy simulation to support the national economy.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Drafting: Prepare and review legal documents, legislative drafts, and amendments related to tax laws and regulations.
• Case Management: Represent the Finance Division in legal proceedings and provide expert legal opinions on tax-related disputes.
• Policy Analysis: Collaborate with Analysts to evaluate the legal implications of International Taxation, GST/FED, and Corporate tax policies.
• Advisory: Provide sound legal advice to senior management on the interpretation of tax statutes and personal income tax frameworks.
• Compliance: Ensure all departmental actions and policy recommendations align with the prevailing legal standards of Pakistan.

Qualifications & Experience

Details of job description, required qualification and experience can be downloaded from the website of Finance Division (www.finance.gov.pk).

Job Details

• Position: Tax Lawyer (Legal Officer)
• Scale: SPPS-III
• Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
• Department: Tax Policy Office, Finance Division
• Number of Posts: 01

How to Apply

Interested individuals are requested to apply online through "National Job Portal" (http://njp.gov.pk/) latest by 27th May, 2026.

Additional Instructions

1. Terms and conditions for posts in SPPS as contained in Establishment Division’s O.M. No.1(11)2018-E-6 dated 22.03.2019, as amended from time to time, shall apply. The O.M. is also available on the website of Finance Division.
2. The terms and conditions for posts in MP Scales as contained in Establishment Division’s O.M. dated 12.01.2021 (MP Scales Policy, 2020) https://establishment.gov.pk/SiteImage/Misc/files/MP%20Policy.pdf and Finance Division’s O.M. dated 31.10.2023 (Revision of MP Scales), as amended from time to time https://www.finance.gov.pk/circulars/circular_14072017.pdf shall apply.
3. Incomplete applications and those received after the closing date will not be entertained.
4. Short-listed candidates fulfilling the laid down criteria will be called for interview.
5. TA/DA is not admissible.
6. Finance Division reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any time without assigning any reason.