SECP · Official Recruitment 2026

Director Prosecution Civil Litigation Department jobs SECP Karachi

SECP, the apex regulator of Pakistan’s capital markets and corporate sector, is hiring 1 post of Director – Prosecution & Civil Litigation Department on a three-year contract. Apply online before 07 November 2026.

📋 Job Summary

Director Prosecution Civil Litigation Department jobs SECP Karachi. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is the apex regulator of Pakistan’s capital markets and corporate sector. Its Prosecution & Civil Litigation Department (P&CLD) and Corporate Intelligence Unit (CIU) work at the front line of corporate and financial regulation, taking action against violations of corporate and securities laws.

SECP is inviting applications from highly qualified, result-oriented legal and professional candidates with impeccable integrity. The Director – Prosecution & Civil Litigation Department post is on a contractual basis for three years, extendable on organizational need and performance, and the Commission may consider regularization after three years subject to the prescribed criteria. SECP encourages female candidates, minorities and persons with different abilities to apply.

⚖️ Senior Legal Leadership Post

📞 Contact Information

Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)

📍 Address: NIC Building, 63 Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area, Islamabad-44000, Pakistan

📞 Phone: +92 51 919 5444

🌐 Website: www.secp.gov.pk

💼 Careers Portal: https://www.secp.gov.pk/careers/

Q: How do I apply for the Director – Prosecution & Civil Litigation Department job at SECP and what is the last date?

Apply online through the SECP careers portal (secp.gov.pk/careers) after reading the TORs. The last date is 07 November 2026, which is within 15 days of the advertisement.

Q: Is the Director – Prosecution & Civil Litigation Department position at SECP permanent or contract?

It is a contractual position for three years, extendable on organizational need and performance. The Commission may consider regularization after three years, subject to meeting the prescribed criteria.

Q: What qualification is required for Director – Prosecution & Civil Litigation Department at SECP?

LL.B. or LL.M. from a reputable HEC-recognized university, and enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court. Preference is given to candidates who completed Bar-at-Law after LL.B., or who hold an LL.M. with prior experience in the financial sector.

Q: How much experience is required for Director – Prosecution & Civil Litigation Department?

Minimum 15 years of relevant post-qualification experience, preferably in corporate law, criminal prosecution (white-collar crimes) and corporate advisory. Candidates must provide a detailed list of reported cases (minimum 10), decided cases (minimum 50) related to corporate matters, and pending Trial/High Court cases as Independent Counsel or Public Prosecutor, in the proforma given in the TORs.

Q: Where is the Director – Prosecution & Civil Litigation Department job located?

The post is located in Karachi, Pakistan.

Q: Which documents are needed to apply for Director – Prosecution & Civil Litigation Department?

Upload your updated CV, HEC-recognized degrees, High Court enrolment certificate, experience certificates, CNIC, a recent photograph and a NOC if you are a government employee.

Q: What is the selection process for Director – Prosecution & Civil Litigation Department at SECP?

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Selection is based on a multi-stage evaluation process that includes an interview, medical tests and a psychological assessment, and SECP can cancel the process at any stage.

Q: What case details must a Director P&CLD applicant provide?

Applicants must provide a detailed list of reported cases (minimum 10), decided cases (minimum 50) related to corporate matters, and pending Trial or High Court cases as Independent Counsel or Public Prosecutor. This must be in the proforma given in the TORs.

Q: What is the salary of Director – Prosecution & Civil Litigation Department at SECP in 2026?

SECP offers a competitive compensation package but has not published exact figures. The market estimate for this role is PKR 400,000 to 600,000 per month, which is not an official figure.

Q: What is the age limit for Director – Prosecution & Civil Litigation Department at SECP?

Maximum 50 years as of the application deadline.

Q: What is the last date to apply for SECP jobs in 2026?

For these legal and intelligence positions, the last date is 07 November 2026.

Q: Can female candidates and minorities apply for SECP jobs?

Yes. SECP encourages applications from female candidates, minorities, persons with different abilities, and candidates from Balochistan, erstwhile FATA districts, Gilgit-Baltistan and AJK.

Q: Can SECP contract jobs become regular?

The advertisement says the Commission may consider regularization of these positions after three years, subject to meeting the prescribed criteria.

Q: What is the Corporate Intelligence Unit and the Prosecution & Civil Litigation Department at SECP?

They are SECP departments in this advertisement. P&CLD handles prosecution and civil litigation under corporate and securities laws, while CIU works on intelligence, data analysis and surveillance to detect illicit corporate activity.

Apply before the last date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.