The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum Jobs in Pakistan May 2026 Advertisement has announced a high-level career opportunity for experienced legal professionals under the “URAAN Pakistan” initiative. The Directorate General of Petroleum Concessions is hiring a Legal Advisor on a contract basis for Islamabad. This prestigious role requires strong expertise in petroleum laws, international energy transactions (especially LNG/LPG), arbitration, and legal advisory at a policy level. Selected candidates will receive a competitive lump-sum salary of up to Rs. 0.5 million per month, making it one of the most attractive government legal consultancy positions in Pakistan.
Job Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), Government of Pakistan |
| Department | Directorate General of Petroleum Concessions |
| Job Title | Legal Advisor |
| Number of Posts | 01 |
| Job Type | Contract (2 years, extendable) |
| Location | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Salary | Up to Rs. 0.5 Million (Negotiable) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 55 Years |
| Qualification | Masters or equivalent in Law (HEC recognized) |
| Experience Required | Minimum 07 years relevant legal experience |
| Advertisement Status | Government Job Notice |
| Last Date to Apply | Within 15 days of publication of advertisement |
Vacant Position Details
1. Legal Advisor (01 Post)
Qualification Requirements
- Masters or equivalent degree in Law from an HEC recognized university/institute/college
- Foreign qualification in Petroleum Laws, Policy, or Contracts will be preferred
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 07 years of professional experience (in-house, law firm, corporate group, or government/autonomous body)
- Strong experience in international energy transactions, preferably LNG/LPG sector
- In-depth knowledge of Pakistan’s petroleum legal framework, including:
- Petroleum laws and rules
- Policies and amendments
- Contracts related to energy sector
Additional Requirements
- Experience in handling local and international arbitration cases (preferably petroleum sector)
- Valid license to plead cases in High Courts of Pakistan on behalf of Petroleum Division
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How to Apply
Application Procedure
Interested candidates must submit their complete application within 15 days of publication of this advertisement. Applications should include:
- Updated CV
- Covering letter clearly mentioning:
- Qualifications with passing year/month
- Detailed experience (start & end dates in year/month format)
- Biodata including:
- Date of Birth
- CNIC
- Contact details
- One passport-size color photograph
📍 Applications must be sent to:
Director General, Petroleum Concessions
Petroleum House, 3rd Floor, Attaturk Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad
Terms and Conditions
Important Instructions
- Incomplete or late applications will NOT be considered
- Applications without covering letter or complete biodata will be rejected
- No electronic applications (email or online submission) will be accepted
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview
- No TA/DA will be provided for test/interview
- Ministry reserves the right to:
- Accept or reject any application without reason
- Increase or decrease number of posts
- Withdraw the vacancy at any stage
- Candidates must carefully review the TORS available on official website:
www.petroleum.gov.pk before applying - Maximum age will be calculated from Matriculation certificate
- Experience will be counted from the date of qualification completion/official employment start
- The role requires high-level policy advisory, legal expertise, and industry knowledge