Lawyer (National Position) | Job In Baghdad

Job Title: Lawyer (National Position)

Job In Baghdad

Company: AVSI Foundation

Start Date: 2026-05-25

End Date: 2026-06-07

Job Description

Aim of the position:

Within an archaeological project funded by AICS in partnership with the University of Bologna and Catania, the Lawyers will:

facilitate the legal registration of a cooperative of workers who are specialised in producing mud bricks for rehabilitation of archaeological sites in Iraq.
support the establishment of a private agreement among businesses working in the touristic sectors to promote tourism in Iraq.

Reporting to: Country Program Coordinator

Deliverables and responsibilities:

Deliverable

Timeline

Legal registration and establishment of a cooperative of workers working in the production of mud bricks

Conducted legal and administrative procedures for the registration of the workers’ cooperative in compliance with national cooperative laws and regulations.
Coordinated with relevant government authorities to obtain licenses, permits, and official recognition for the cooperative.
Drafted and reviewed cooperative bylaws, governance structures, and membership agreements.
Facilitated stakeholder consultations with workers, local authorities, and community representatives to establish the cooperative
Supported the development of operational policies, financial procedures, and internal management systems for the cooperative.
Assisted in the preparation and submission of required legal and financial documentation for cooperative establishment.
Monitored the registration process and ensured timely follow-up with relevant ministries and regulatory bodies.

By December 2026

Legal assistance to draft and legalise a private agreement between businesses working in the sector of tourism (hotels, travel agencies, tourism transportation companies, tour guides etc)

Provided legal assistance for the drafting, review, and legalization of private agreements among tourism sector stakeholders, including hotels, travel agencies, tourism transport companies, and tour guides.
Coordinated consultations with participating businesses to identify common objectives, partnership modalities, and contractual obligations.
Drafted Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), cooperation agreements, and partnership contracts in accordance with applicable commercial and tourism regulations.
Liaised with notaries, legal authorities, chambers of commerce, and relevant

By September 2026

Essential requirements:

Master degree in Law
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in association/ cooperative registration and legal advisory in Iraq.
Demonstrated experience drafting statutes, bylaws, and private agreements.
Strong knowledge of Iraqi corporate, labour, and civil law.

Required skills and experiences:

Strong organizational skills.
Fluency in Arabic (mandatory); knowledge of English is an asset.

Selection process:

The selection process will be based on the evaluation of both the financial quotation and the technical proposal submitted by the candidate.

Candidates will be required to submit a methodological report outlining the proposed legal steps, procedures, and estimated timelines required to achieve the deliverables mentioned in the Terms of Reference. The report should clearly demonstrate the candidate’s understanding of the legal framework, operational approach, and relevant experience in supporting cooperative registration, legal agreements, and business formalization processes.

Particular consideration will be given to:

Demonstrated experience in legal advisory services related to cooperatives, commercial agreements, and business registration;
Quality and feasibility of the proposed methodology and implementation timeline;
Understanding of the relevant legal and administrative procedures;
Ability to ensure timely delivery of outputs;

AVSI is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, to apply.

How to Apply (Application Process):

Interested candidates are required to send CV and cover letter(Optional) to iraq@avsi.org by 07-06-2026. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and based on urgency, AVSI may fill the position prior to the closing date. Please mention your name and job position in the subject of your email. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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