the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), the apex regulator of Pakistan’s Capital Markets and Corporate Sector, is seeking qualified, result-oriented, and dynamic legal professionals. These positions are Islamabad-based within the SECP's Adjudication Division.
- Hiring Organization: Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)
- Job Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
- Job Type: Contractual basis for a term of three (3) years (Extendable based on organizational need and performance; potential for regularization after 3 years).
- Application Deadline: Within fifteen (15) days of the advertisement's publication.
- Advertisement Reference: PID(I)10268/25
Vacant Positions & Detailed Eligibility Criteria
1. Additional Director- Total Positions: 01
- Age Limit: Maximum 45 years on the closing date for application submission.
- Qualifications Required:
- LL.B or LL.M from an HEC-recognized university.
- Must be enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court.
- Preference: Candidates who have completed Bar-at-Law or obtained an LL.M degree.
- Experience Required: Minimum 12 years of relevant post-qualification experience. Experience in corporate law, the financial sector, or serving as an adjudicating officer in a regulatory body is highly preferred.
2. Deputy Director- Total Positions: 02
- Age Limit: Maximum 40 years on the closing date. Candidates possessing at least 3 years of work experience with a regulator are eligible for an age relaxation of 5 years.
- Qualifications Required:
- LL.B or LL.M from an HEC-recognized university.
- Must be enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court.
- Preference: Candidates who have completed Bar-at-Law or obtained an LL.M degree.
- Experience Required: Minimum 06 years of relevant post-qualification experience. Experience in corporate law, the financial sector, or serving as an adjudicating officer in a regulatory body is highly preferred.
Core Job Metrics: Salary, Inclusivity & Testing
- Salary Package: Not explicitly specified in the advertisement text. SECP offers market-competitive, executive-level compensation packages commensurate with qualifications and public-sector regulatory structures.
- Testing & Selection Process: Selection will be strictly based on a multi-stage evaluation process. Only shortlisted candidates meeting the benchmark criteria will be contacted for further assessment and testing.
- Equal Opportunity & Diversity: Applications are highly encouraged from female candidates, minorities, persons with different abilities, and regional candidates from Balochistan, Ex-FATA districts, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK).
How to Apply
- Terms of Reference: To view detailed Terms of Reference (TORs), visit the SECP career portal.
- Online Submission: Submit your application electronically by visiting the official link: https://www.secp.gov.pk/careers/
- Late Submissions: Applications received after the closing date will not be considered or evaluated.
Contact Information & Address
Department: Deputy Director - HRD Organization: Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Headquarters Address: NIC Building, 63 Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Queries & Phone Support: +92 51 919 5444