Tax Lawyer

Finance Division, Government of Pakistan

Pakistan

Apply Now

Posted 17 hours ago 7 views Report Job

This position involves drafting and refining legal provisions related to various statutes within the Finance Bill, transforming budget proposals into precise legal language to meet tax policy objectives. The role requires ensuring consistency both within individual tax statutes and across the broader tax framework. The candidate will provide expert legal guidance on the structure, wording, and potential implications of proposed fiscal measures, while also assisting in aligning tax law changes with other relevant laws and constitutional provisions. Additionally, the role includes supporting the defense of tax law amendments challenged in courts on constitutional grounds and coordinating with the Law & Justice Division for formal vetting. The incumbent will also undertake any other tasks assigned by senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities
- Draft provisions for various statutes included in the Finance Bill.
- Convert budget proposals into clear, enforceable legal provisions to achieve tax policy goals.
- Ensure consistency within and across tax statutes during the drafting process.
- Provide legal advice on the structure, wording, and implications of proposed fiscal measures.
- Assist in aligning tax law amendments with other relevant laws and constitutional articles.
- Offer inputs for defending tax law amendments challenged in courts on constitutional grounds.
- Coordinate with the Law & Justice Division for formal vetting of legal drafts.
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Director General and Directors.

Required Qualifications
- Master of Laws (LLM), preferably specializing in taxation, from an HEC-recognized university.
- Strong knowledge of court procedures and legal frameworks related to tax laws, including civil and criminal laws and procedures.
- In-depth understanding of constitutional provisions on taxation and fiscal federalism.
- Proven ability to translate complex technical and policy concepts into clear, enforceable legal text.
- Expertise in vetting and harmonizing fiscal instruments across multiple tax laws.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills, especially for inter-agency collaboration.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight legislative deadlines, particularly during budget cycles.
- Minimum of 10 years of active legal practice experience, including legal drafting, vetting, or interpretation of fiscal laws.

Preferred Qualifications and Additional Experience
- A significant number of reported judgments in tax-related matters, including prosecution proceedings.
- Experience leading civil and criminal proceedings beyond tax-related cases.
- Knowledge and experience in corporate law, intellectual property law, and laws related to registration and transfer of immovable property.
- Experience in arbitration and dispute resolution is highly desirable.

Grade / Pay Scale: SPPS-III
Vacancies: 1
Application Deadline: October 30, 2026

Acceptable qualifications include various LLM specializations such as International Trade Laws, International Legal Studies, International Arbitration, Human Rights Law, Comparative Commercial Law, Sharia & Law, Data Protection and Intellectual Property, Commercial and Corporate Law, International Commercial and Business Laws, Corporate Law, International and Maritime Law, International Commercial Law, International Law and Legal Practice with Placement, and Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution.

Job Details

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

Contract

Job Type:

Contract

Job Location:

Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Age:

18 - 65 Years

Minimum Education:

Master

Degree Title:

Master of Law (LLM); Master of LAW (LLM) International Trade Laws; Master of LAW (LLM) International Legal Studies; LLM-International Arbitration; LLM- Human Rights Law (and 10 more)

Career Level:

Manager

Experience:

6 Years - 10 Years

Apply Before:

Oct 26, 2026

Posting Date:

Oct 20, 2026