Federal Board of Revenue FBR Jobs 2026 Directorate of Law & Prosecution (Customs), Karachi

Federal Board of Revenue FBR Jobs 2026 Directorate of Law & Prosecution (Customs), Karachi

The Office of the Chief Collector of Customs Appraisement (South), Karachi, under the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), invites applications from qualified advocates for contract appointments as Legal Advisors in the Directorate of Law & Prosecution (Customs), Karachi. This recruitment aims to strengthen legal operations, assist Customs Collectorates in Karachi, ensure effective compliance, and improve litigation outcomes before appellate forums.

List of Vacancies with Details

• Position: Legal Advisor

  • Academic Qualification: LLB from a recognized university.

  • Professional Experience: At least 5 years of High Court post-qualification experience, preferably in customs law.

  • Licensing: Enrolled Advocate eligible to appear before the High Courts.

  • Pay & Remuneration: Monthly remuneration in the range of PKR 300,000/-, based on qualifications and experience (final remuneration determined by FBR in consultation with the Selection Committee).

  • Scope of Work:

    • Assisting Directorate of Law & Prosecution Customs Karachi and Customs Collectorates in preparation of legal submissions and representation in appellate forums.

    • Conducting legal research on complex Customs matters and reviewing notices, replies, and orders.

    • Supporting Customs officials in litigation and legal risk management.

    • Preparing periodic reports on legal proceedings, outcomes, and developing case summaries.

    • Pleading cases before High Courts, CAT, and FTO (including representation to the President of Pakistan in FTO cases when assigned).

    • Drafting dispute settlement proposals and assisting in negotiations for ADR cases.

Terms & Conditions

• Duration of Contract: Initial engagement is for a one-year period, extendable by Directorates Law & Prosecution Customs Karachi based on performance and requirement.

• Monitoring & Reporting: Legal Advisors will report directly to the Directorate of Law & Prosecution Customs Karachi and submit monthly progress reports outlining activities undertaken and outcomes achieved.

• Code of Conduct: Legal Advisors must maintain strict confidentiality of all official information, disclose any potential conflicts of interest, and comply with professional ethics and FBR's internal security protocols.

• Shortlisting & Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated about the date of the interview. Interview call letters will be issued by the selection committee.

• Original Documents: Original documents must be presented at the time of the interview.

• TA/DA: No TA/DA shall be admissible for the interview.

• Authority Right: The competent authority reserves the right to cancel the hiring process at any time.

How to Apply

• Interested candidates must send their application along with the following required documents:

  • Detailed Resume / CV

  • Copy of CNIC

  • High Court Enrolment Card

  • Academic Credentials

  • List of reported / un-reported judgments

• Address your application package to: Office of the Chief Collector of Customs Appraisement (South), 8th Floor, Custom House, Karachi.

Last Date to Apply

• Applications must reach the office within 07 days of the publication of this advertisement. Incomplete applications and those received after the due date will not be entertained.