Key Responsibilities

Legal Affairs & Iraqi Labor Law

●        Provide legal advice to management and the various departments in accordance with applicable Iraqi laws and legislation.

●        Monitor the application of the Iraqi Labor Law and related amendments and instructions governing employment and labor relations.

●        Review employment, appointment, renewal, resignation and termination contracts and ensure their legal soundness.

●        Advise on employee rights and obligations, probation and notice periods, leave and end-of-service entitlements.

●        Follow up on labor disputes and legal complaints, coordinating with the competent authorities as needed.

Contracts & Agreements

●        Draft, review and audit contracts, agreements and their annexes, including employment, commercial and service contracts.

●        Follow up on the attestation of contracts and official documents with the competent authorities, government departments and relevant parties.

●        Verify that all signatures, authorizations, stamps and supporting documents required for valid transactions are complete.

●        Monitor contractual obligations and safeguard the companies' rights and legal interests.

●        Organize and archive contracts and legal documents, and track their expiry and renewal dates.

Corporate Affairs & Official Transactions

●        Follow up on legal transactions for company incorporation, registration, amendment of company details and renewal of licenses, as required by each authority.

●        Follow up on official letters, authorizations, powers of attorney, meeting minutes and corporate documents.

●        Liaise with government departments and relevant official bodies and complete transactions within the required timeframes.

●        Follow up on the legal requirements of company branches and activities, and provide legal support to management.

Social Security & Taxation

●        Follow up on the registration of companies and employees with the competent social security, pension and workers' social security authorities, in accordance with applicable legislation.

●        Ensure compliance with legal requirements for social security contributions and employee entitlements, in coordination with HR and Finance.

●        Follow up on the companies' tax obligations and procedures in coordination with the Finance & Accounting department and specialist advisors.

●        Follow up on transactions and correspondence with the General Commission for Taxes and related bodies, including required tax documents, confirmations and certificates.

●        Track statutory deadlines for submitting documents and declarations and settling dues, and inform management of any significant legislative changes.

Litigation & Legal Risk

●        Draft and review legal memoranda, notices and correspondence.

●        Follow up on lawsuits, cases and disputes involving the companies, in coordination with the courts and competent authorities.

●        Represent the companies before official and judicial bodies within the limits of granted legal authority and powers of attorney.

●        Identify potential legal risks and propose appropriate measures to mitigate them.

Submit periodic reports to management on ongoing legal transactions, cases and obligations.

Qualifications & Requirements

●        Bachelor's degree in Law.

●         At least 10 years of practical experience in legal practice or legal affairs, preferably within corporate and private-sector environments.

●        Sound knowledge of the Iraqi Labor Law and legislation relating to social security, taxation, and companies.

●        Extensive experience in drafting, reviewing, auditing, and attesting contracts and agreements, and following up on official and government transactions.

●        Knowledge of court procedures, government departments, and relevant regulatory bodies.

●        Proficiency in drafting official letters, legal memoranda, and reports in Arabic.

●        Professional proficiency in English, including speaking, reading, and writing, with the ability to draft and review contracts, agreements, legal correspondence, and reports in English.

●        Proficiency in computer applications, Microsoft Office, and document filing and archiving systems.

●        Strong negotiation, legal analysis, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.

●        Holds a license to practice law where legally required for the assigned duties and responsibilities.