Legal Consultant – Iraq Law Specialist
Salary Range: AED 12,000 – 16,000
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Legal Consultant – Iraq Law Specialist based in Dubai. The Legal Consultant will handle day-to-day legal tasks, provide legal advice, assist with legal issues, and prepare 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.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (Iraq-qualified lawyer preferred).
- Minimum 5 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.
Do you hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law? (Yes/No)
Are you licensed to practice law in Iraq? (Yes/No)
How many total years of professional experience do you have in Iraqi law? (Number)
Do you have experience in cross-border transactions involving Iraq? (Yes/No)
How many years of experience do you have drafting legal documents in Arabic and English? (Number)
Have you worked with international or corporate law firms on Iraqi law matters? (Yes/No)
Are you currently based in the UAE? (Yes/No)