LAW OFFICER

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This document is a job description requisition from the Punjab Public Service Commission for a post identified as 'Main'. The role primarily involves serving as the legal arm of a regional office, managing all legal affairs, and providing continuous institutional legal support. Key responsibilities include furnishing authoritative legal opinions, scrutinizing draft laws and regulations, conducting departmental hearings, and offering legal assistance on service law, procurement, and contract management. The incumbent is also responsible for identifying legal risks, staying updated on legal developments, monitoring litigation timelines, and assisting in court proceedings at various levels, including district and high courts. The role also entails advising the department on appeals and taking proactive measures to avoid legal complications. Occasional tasks include providing legal opinions, assisting in disciplinary proceedings, and monitoring litigation.