Legal Officer

On behalf of an international telecom company, WRS is looking for a qualified candidate for the position of Legal Officer in Baghdad.

 

Location:            Baghdad

Open to:             Iraqi Locals only
Working type:   Full-time (5 days per week)

 

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Candidate will be responsible for reviewing, and drafting contracts, especially land lease contracts.
• Candidate will pursue the company transactions with the Registrar of Companies, Social Security, tax authority. etc.
• Other tasks involve preparing and sending warning letters through the notary public and following up with the external law firm that litigates for the company.

 

Required experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of legal experience working for a law firm or corporate legal department.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in legal degree from a recognized university.
• Member of the bar or similar qualification.
• Required languages: Fluency (both oral and written) in both English and Arabic.

 

Skills & Competences:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge and experience in corporate, financial, or business law.
• Experience in advising senior management of complex, international organizations.