Legal Consultant Jobs 2026 National Tariff Commission Lahore
National Tariff Commission
Posted Jun 24, 2026
About the Job
National Tariff Commission (NTC) is responsible for implementation of trade defence laws under Anti-dumping Duties Act, 2015, Countervailing Duties Act, 2015 and Safeguard Measures Ordinance, 2002 in conformity with the WTO Agreements, and to advise the Federal Government on Customs Tariff under NTC Act, 2015 to improve competitiveness of the domestic industry. NTC is seeking to hire a qualified Legal Consultant (Lahore based) to assist in the implementation and investigation of trade defence laws and for its specific and allied functions as specified in NTC Act, 2015. Presence is required mainly in Lahore and southern Punjab.
Job Details
| Organization | National Tariff Commission (NTC) |
| Position | Legal Consultant (Lahore based) |
| No. of Posts | 01 |
| Nature of Post | Contract (01-03 Years, Extendable) |
| Salary | Lump Sum (Annual Revision 05%-15%) |
| Last Date | Within 15 days of publication of this advertisement |
| Location | Lahore (Presence required mainly in Lahore and southern Punjab) |
| Website | www.ntc.gov.pk |
Qualification
- LLB / LLM or Juris Doctor (International Law)
Experience
- 8-10 years in trade litigation, administrative law, WTO dispute settlement, Domestic High Courts / Tribunals, preferably in International Trade Law.
Required Skills
- Mastery of WTO Anti-Dumping Agreement / Agreement on Subsidies & Countervailing Measures / Safeguard Agreements.
- Expert in National Tariff Commission Act & Rules; high-level legal monitoring and litigation strategies.
- Representation at Tribunals / Higher Courts.
- Create legal frameworks for the acceptance of electronic evidence, e-filing, and digital Confidential Data "Vaults" to meet the evidentiary standards for active litigation.
- Develop robust litigation strategies; conduct research to analyse impact of pending court cases on NTC.
- Prepare Statements with written arguments, Appeals, Petitions, Plaint etc.
- Manage the record of court cases in an organized manner.
- Presence required mainly in Lahore and southern Punjab.
Terms & Conditions
- Positions are on contract basis initially for a period of one to three (01-03) years. Extension may be granted on yearly basis on performance evaluation and need basis.
- Terms and conditions of contract at the time of appointment will be offered to selected candidates before joining.
- The selected candidate will be offered lump sum salary (including all) on initial offer which shall be base salary for annual enhancement. Salary will be revised annually with 05% to 15% increase in base salary, depending on satisfactory performance.
- Interested Pakistani nationals must apply through National Job Portal (www.njp.gov.pk) within 15 days of publication of this advertisement.
- Candidates will be required to present original & attested copies of all relevant documents at various stages of hiring process.
- Only short-listed candidates meeting the above eligibility conditions may be called for interview by a Selection / Interview Committee at Islamabad. Inquiries from other applicants will not be responded.
- The department has the right to short-list / reject any or all applications or cancel the hiring process without prior notice or assigning any reason.
- No TA / DA is admissible for appearing in the interview.
How to Apply
- Apply through National Job Portal: www.njp.gov.pk within 15 days of publication of this advertisement
- For queries, visit: www.ntc.gov.pk
- Bring original and attested copies of all relevant documents when called for interview at Islamabad
- No TA / DA is admissible for appearing in the interview
How to Prepare for This Role
The Legal Consultant (Lahore based) position at the National Tariff Commission is a specialized contract role requiring LLB/LLM or Juris Doctor qualification with 8-10 years of experience in trade litigation, administrative law, WTO dispute settlement, and Domestic High Courts or Tribunals, preferably in International Trade Law. The role is Lahore-based with presence required mainly in Lahore and southern Punjab. Interview will be conducted by a Selection / Interview Committee at Islamabad. The four areas below outline what the selection committee will evaluate most closely.
The selection committee will verify your LLB, LLM, or Juris Doctor degree (with preference for International Law specialization) and your experience certificates confirming 8-10 years of post-qualification work in trade litigation, administrative law, WTO dispute settlement, or proceedings before Domestic High Courts and Tribunals. Bring original degree(s), bar membership certificate, and experience letters from each employer or court-attested engagement documents. Experience must be post-qualification. If your experience spans general litigation and trade law, organize your Resume to clearly highlight the trade-specific portions. Candidates with experience in Lahore High Court or Tribunal proceedings for trade-related matters will have a distinct advantage for this Lahore-based role.
If you have represented clients or appeared before the NTC, Customs Appellate Tribunal, or Commerce Ministry in trade-related proceedings, highlight these specifically. The selection committee is looking for experience directly relevant to trade defence litigation, not general corporate or civil litigation work.
The interview will assess your mastery of the WTO Anti-Dumping Agreement, Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (ASCM), and WTO Safeguard Agreements. Be prepared to discuss the key obligations these agreements impose on member states, how NTC investigations comply with WTO standards, the dispute settlement mechanism under the DSU, and how WTO Panel and Appellate Body rulings have affected trade remedy practice globally. Review the NTC Act, 2015 and NTC Rules to understand how Pakistani trade defence law operationalizes WTO obligations. Prepare to discuss specific scenarios such as: how you would challenge a foreign countervailing measure affecting Pakistani exports, or how you would defend an NTC determination before the WTO dispute settlement body.
Review recent NTC determinations published on www.ntc.gov.pk including anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigation reports. Being familiar with the structure and legal content of NTC's actual decisions will allow you to discuss realistic legal issues specific to the Commission, rather than speaking only in general WTO theory terms.
The role requires representation at Tribunals and Higher Courts, creating legal frameworks for electronic evidence and e-filing, and developing digital Confidential Data "Vaults" to meet evidentiary standards for active litigation. In the interview, prepare to discuss your experience drafting Appeals, Petitions, Written Statements, and legal memoranda for High Court proceedings, your familiarity with electronic court filing systems (CJLO portal, Lahore High Court e-filing), and how you would design a system for managing confidential trade investigation data in a legally defensible manner. Also be ready to discuss how you would conduct research to analyse the impact of pending court cases on NTC's regulatory functions and adjust litigation strategy accordingly.
Prepare two or three examples from your litigation experience that demonstrate high-level court strategy: a complex appeal you managed, a novel legal argument you developed, or a case where your legal research changed the outcome of pending proceedings. Concrete litigation examples specific to trade, customs, or administrative law carry the most weight at the NTC selection interview.
Applications must be submitted through the National Job Portal at www.njp.gov.pk within 15 days of publication. Log in to your NJP profile, complete the online application form, and upload attested copies of your LLB/LLM/JD degree, bar membership certificate, CNIC, and all experience letters. Clearly note the 8-10 years of trade litigation experience in your application with employer names, designations, and duration. Once shortlisted, you will be called for interview at Islamabad. Bring original documents and two attested sets of all credentials. No TA/DA is admissible for the interview. Misrepresentation of information will result in cancellation of candidature and possible legal action by NTC.
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