Lawyer (National Position)

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 [email protected] 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.