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Job Overview

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has opened seven senior legal positions in its Prosecution & Civil Litigation Department, including Director, Additional Director, Joint Director and Deputy Director posts in Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore. These are executive-level contractual appointments, initially for three years, and a rare opportunity for experienced advocates to work at the heart of the country’s corporate and financial regulatory framework.

If you have spent years in corporate litigation, prosecution or regulatory law and are looking for a role where your courtroom experience actually shapes enforcement policy, this recruitment round is worth a serious look. All positions are advertised on open merit, and applications are being accepted online only through the SECP careers portal.

Eligibility Criteria

• Director (01 post, Karachi): LLB or LLM from an HEC-recognized university, enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court for at least 13 years with active practice, and a minimum of 15 years of relevant post-qualification experience. Maximum age 50 years.
• Additional Director (01 post, Islamabad): LLB or LLM, at least 10 years’ active enrollment as an Advocate of the High Court, and a minimum of 12 years of relevant post-qualification experience. Maximum age 45 years.
• Joint Director (02 posts, Islamabad): LLB or LLM, at least 8 years’ active enrollment as an Advocate of the High Court, and a minimum of 10 years of relevant post-qualification experience. Maximum age 45 years.
• Deputy Director (03 posts – 2 Islamabad, 1 Lahore): LLB or LLM, at least 4 years’ active enrollment as an Advocate of the High Court, and a minimum of 6 years of relevant post-qualification experience. Maximum age 40 years. Candidates with at least 3 years of work experience with a regulator get 5 years of age relaxation.
• Preference will be given to candidates with Bar-at-Law or LLM qualifications and experience in regulatory bodies, corporate litigation and legal practice.
• Relevant experience includes corporate prosecution, criminal prosecution involving white-collar crime, civil litigation and legal advisory work.
• Female candidates, minorities, persons with special abilities, and candidates from Balochistan, ex-FATA districts, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official SECP careers portal at secp.gov.pk/careers and locate the Prosecution & Civil Litigation Department announcement.
2. Read the detailed terms of reference for the position matching your qualification and experience, including the duty station.
3. Select the designation you wish to apply for — Director, Additional Director, Joint Director or Deputy Director.
4. Complete the online application form with accurate personal, academic and professional information.
5. Upload or enter the supporting details requested, including your High Court enrollment and professional experience record.
6. Review your application carefully, then submit it online before 06 November 2026.
7. Keep a copy of your submitted application and check the SECP portal regularly for shortlisting announcements.

Note: only online applications submitted through the official portal will be entertained. SECP has not mentioned any application fee for this recruitment.

Terms & Conditions

• Appointments will be made on a contractual basis, initially for three years, extendable according to organizational requirements and satisfactory performance.
• SECP may consider regularization of these positions after completion of three years, subject to the Commission’s prescribed criteria — however, regularization is not automatic or guaranteed.
• Selection will follow a multi-stage evaluation process; only shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews.
• SECP reserves the right to cancel the recruitment and selection process at any stage.
• Incomplete applications, or applications received after the closing date, will not be entertained.
• No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in any test or interview.
• Apply only through the official SECP careers portal — beware of unauthorized agents or anyone asking for a fee.

Conclusion

Senior legal roles at a federal regulator like SECP do not come around every day. If you are an advocate with the required years of High Court practice and a track record in corporate litigation or prosecution, these seven posts are a genuine step up — combining a competitive package with the kind of work that defines careers. Prepare your CV, gather your case and enrollment records, and submit your application online before the 06 November 2026 deadline.

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