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Legal Counsel

  • Location:

    Basrah

  • Sector:

    Energy

  • Contact:

    Steve Al-Bazy

  • Job ref:

    3831

  • Published:

    4 months ago

  • Expiry date:

    2024-02-20

mselect is looking to hire a Legal Counsel for an international energy client in Basra, Iraq. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Fluency in English and Arabic is a must.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Advise on Iraqi legislative and regulatory aspects
  • Advise on topics such as contracts and procurement, permitting/licenses/consents/approvals, real estate, construction, local content, claims and compensation, insurance, Health, safety and Environment (HSE), sanctions, compliance, corporate governance and human resources
  • Manage corporate and company secretarial requirements associated with the Hub Iraqi branch
  • Create and maintain database of legal and regulatory documentation in Iraq making it available to the Projects and affiliate entities. Maintain up-to-date intelligence on legal and regulatory evolutions in Iraq
  • Support due diligence activities on Iraqi regulatory aspects
  • Support in developing and maintaining policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Iraqi law and regulations
  • Collaborate with the broader legal organization (headquarters) on Iraqi legal and regulatory aspects
  • Prepare and deliver updates/training on legal developments and requirements in Iraq
  • Perform other tasks and take on additional duties as reasonably assigned by line manager(s)
  • In conjunction with the General Counsel, legal department and head office legal departments, work
  • cooperatively on all aspects of business activities in Iraq

REQUIREMENTS
  • Master’s degree in law
  • Minimum 5 years legal experience in Iraq
  • Good knowledge of English language (speaking and writing)

*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.
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