Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) Pakistan 2026 Advertisement

The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) in Pakistan has announced a high-level career opportunity for an experienced Legal Advisor under the "URAAN Pakistan" initiative. This contract-based position, located in Islamabad, is within the Directorate General of Petroleum Concessions. The role requires strong expertise in petroleum laws, international energy transactions (especially LNG/LPG), arbitration, and legal advisory at a policy level. This prestigious government legal consultancy position offers a competitive lump-sum salary of up to Rs. 0.5 million per month. Candidates must possess a Master's or equivalent degree in Law from an HEC recognized university and a minimum of 7 years of relevant legal experience. Foreign qualifications in Petroleum Laws, Policy, or Contracts will be preferred. The application deadline is within 15 days of the advertisement's publication. The Ministry is seeking one highly qualified individual to contribute significantly to the energy sector's legal framework.

• Provide legal advisory at a policy level
• Handle international energy transactions, preferably in the LNG/LPG sector
• Manage local and international arbitration cases, preferably in the petroleum sector
• Adhere to and apply knowledge of Pakistan’s petroleum legal framework, including laws, rules, policies, and amendments
• Work with contracts related to the energy sector

• Master's or equivalent degree in Law from an HEC recognized university/institute/college
• Foreign qualification in Petroleum Laws, Policy, or Contracts will be preferred
• Minimum 7 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 (laws, rules, policies, amendments, and contracts)
• Experience in handling local and international arbitration cases (preferably petroleum sector)
• Valid license to plead cases in High Courts of Pakistan on behalf of the Petroleum Division
• Maximum age of 55 years
• To apply: Submit a complete application within 15 days of advertisement publication, including an updated CV, a covering letter (mentioning qualifications with passing year/month, detailed experience with start/end dates in year/month, biodata including Date of Birth, CNIC, contact details), and one passport-size color photograph.
• Applications must be sent to: Director General, Petroleum Concessions, Petroleum House, 3rd Floor, Attaturk Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad.
• Incomplete or late applications, and those without a covering letter or complete biodata, will be rejected.
• No electronic applications (email or online submission) will be accepted.
• Review TORS available on www.petroleum.gov.pk before applying.

The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), Government of Pakistan, is responsible for governing the country's energy and petroleum sectors. The Directorate General of Petroleum Concessions, a department within this Ministry, aims to manage and regulate petroleum concessions, ensuring adherence to national and international legal frameworks. This role, under the "URAAN Pakistan" initiative, emphasizes the division's commitment to high-level policy advisory and skilled legal expertise in the energy industry.