Opportunity Information
SPPS- III
1
Federal Government
Experienced Professional
On- Site (Fixed Location)
Islamabad
The Role
Finance Division, Government of Pakistan is hiring a Tax Lawyer (SPPS-III, contract) to draft tax provisions of the Finance Bill and provide legal guidance on fiscal measures.
•Drafting the provisions of various statutes in the Finance Bill •Converting the budget proposals into tight legal provisions to achieve tax policy goals •While drafting, ensure consistency within and across the tax statutes •Provide legal guidance on structure, wording and implications of proposed fiscal measures •Assist in aligning changes in tax laws with the other relevant laws •Assist in aligning the changes in tax laws with the relevant articles of the constitution •Giving inputs for defending the amendments in tax laws challenged in the courts on their constitutionality •Coordinate with Law & Justice Division for formal vetting •Any other task assigned by the Director General and Directors
Applicants General Eligibility & Requirements
10+ years
Education, Experience and Skills Requirements
- Masters: Law (LLM), Taxation Law
•Minimum 10 years of experience of active legal practice including legal drafting, vetting or interpretation of fiscal laws Preferred: •Sizeable number of reported judgments in tax related matters, including prosecution proceedings •Experience of leading civil and criminal proceedings in cases other than tax related matters •Experience and knowledge of corporate law, intellectual property law and laws related to registration and transfer of immovable property •Experience of arbitration and dispute resolution
Legal Drafting, Tax Law, Communication Skills, Inter-agency Coordination
Application
About the Employer
Finance Division, Government of Pakistan