Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Legal Consultant based in Baghdad. The Legal Consultant will handle day-to-day legal tasks for Chinese companies in Iraq, including providing legal advice, assisting with legal issues, and preparing legal documents. The role requires a deep understanding of Iraq’s legal systems and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

* Provide legal consultation on Iraqi laws, regulations, and court procedures.

* Advise on cross-border transactions involving Iraq, including corporate setup, compliance, and contracts.

* Draft and review agreements, memoranda, and legal opinions in both Arabic and English.

* Support litigation and arbitration proceedings involving Iraqi law or parties.

* Liaise with Iraqi authorities, local legal counsel, and clients as needed.

* Conduct legal due diligence for investments or business operations in Iraq.

* Monitor changes in Iraqi laws and provide updates and risk assessments to clients and internal teams.

Skills

Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree in Law (Iraq-qualified lawyer preferred).

* Minimum 2 years of experience practicing or advising on Iraqi law, preferably in a corporate or international law firm environment.

* Strong understanding of Iraqi civil, commercial, and criminal legal frameworks.

* Experience with cross-border legal matters is highly preferred.

* Ability to draft legal documents in both Arabic and English.

Skills Required:

* Fluent in Arabic and English (both written and spoken), knowledge of Chinese is desirable but not mandatory.

* Strong legal research, drafting, and advisory skills.

* Excellent interpersonal and client-facing communication.

* High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

* Ability to work with a diverse team.

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