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Legal Adviser (MP-II Scale)

Ministry of Railways

Islamabad, Islamabad

Posted

May 6, 2026

Apply By

May 21, 2026

Positions

1 Position

About the job

Ministry of Railways seeks an experienced Legal Adviser (MP-II Scale) to provide legal counsel to Pakistan Railways' Directorate of Legal Affairs. This senior contractual position requires advanced legal expertise and experience in government legal matters.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Law with 5 years professional experience OR Masters in Law (L.L.M), Barrister/Solicitor with 7 years experience. Advanced knowledge of constitutional law, corporate law, and contract law preferred.

Experience Required

Minimum 5 years (Ph.D.) or 7 years (Masters/LLM/Barrister/Solicitor) of professional legal experience. Prior experience with government legal matters or railways administration preferred.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice to Pakistan Railways on constitutional, corporate, and contractual matters
  • Handle legal disputes and litigation matters
  • Draft legal documents and agreements
  • Ensure compliance with laws and regulations
  • Represent railways in legal proceedings
  • Advise on legal implications of railway operations and policies

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Law with minimum 5 years professional experience OR Masters in Law (L.L.M), Barrister/Solicitor with minimum 7 years experience
  • Maximum age limit of 62 years
  • Strong knowledge of corporate law and contract law
  • Experience with government legal matters preferred
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases

What we offer

  • Government pension and medical benefits
  • Contractual appointment (3 years, extendable for 2 more years)
  • Performance-based extension
  • Professional development opportunities
  • 5-day work week with government holidays

About Ministry of Railways

Ministry of Railways, Pakistan (Railways Board) is responsible for formulating policies and overseeing the operations of Pakistan Railways. Based in Islamabad, the ministry manages one of South Asia's largest railway networks. The Directorate of Legal Affairs provides comprehensive legal support to all railway operations.

Ministry of Railways invites applications for the position of Legal Adviser (MP-II Scale) to serve in the Directorate of Legal Affairs of Pakistan Railways. This is a senior legal position on a contractual basis for an initial period of 3 years, extendable for a maximum of 2 additional years subject to satisfactory performance. The role involves providing comprehensive legal advice to Pakistan Railways on various legal matters.

Original Job Posting

Ministry of Railways Job Advertisement

GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(RAILWAYS BOARD)

Ministry of Railways intends to hire the services of Legal Adviser (MP-II Scale) to serve in Directorate of Legal Affairs of Pakistan Railways, on contract basis, initially for a period of (03) three years extendable subject to satisfactory performance and approval by relevant authority, against the following post: -

Sr. No. Description of the Post No. of post Required Educational Qualification & Experience Age Limit
1 Legal Adviser (MP-II) 1 (one) Ph.D. in Law with 05 years professional experience
OR
Masters in Law i.e., L.L.M, Barrister/ Solicitor with 07 years experience.
Maximum = 62
  • Recruitment will be made under MP Scales Policy, 2020 issued by the Establishment Division, Government of Pakistan and updated vide their O.M. No. 1/3/2020-E-6/E-8 dated 24-05-2021, OM No. 1/3/2020-E-8 dated 23.05.2024 and Finance Division's OM No. F.3(2)R-4/2011 dated 31.10.2023.
  • The appointment will be on contract basis initially for a period of three (03) years further extendable for a maximum period of two (02) years on annual (yearly) basis subject to satisfactory performance.
  • TORs, Job Descriptions etc., Educational Qualification with requisite experience in number of years etc., tenure of appointment, Pay Packages and short-listing criteria can be seen on our websites i.e. [www.pakrail.gov.pk](https://www.pakrail.gov.pk) and [www.railways.gov.pk](https://www.railways.gov.pk)
  • Candidates who fulfill above requisites educational qualification criteria and experience are advised to apply on website of National Job Portal i.e., njp.gov.pk within fifteen (15) days of publication of this advertisement. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Place of posting can be anywhere in Pakistan, preferably Islamabad with frequent travelling all over Pakistan.
  • Ministry of Railways reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage.
  • Only short-listed candidates shall be called for interview. PID(I)8832/25

How to Apply

Candidates who fulfill the requisite educational qualification criteria and experience are advised to apply on the website of National Job Portal (njp.gov.pk) within fifteen (15) days of publication of this advertisement. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Place of posting can be anywhere in Pakistan, preferably Islamabad with frequent travelling all over Pakistan.

Key Details

Positions

1 Position

Location

Islamabad, Islamabad

Deadline

May 21, 2026


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