Oil & Gas Legal Internship — Basra
Position Overview
Internship Description
Oil & Gas Legal Internship — BP Iraq, Basra
BP Iraq's Rumaila Operating Organisation offers a 3-month paid internship for Iraqi law graduates interested in energy law. Interns rotate through the legal department's sections covering contracts, regulatory affairs, employment, and environmental compliance.
Duration & Compensation
Duration: 3 months
Compensation: Paid internship with competitive stipend and BP campus accommodation
Start Date: Biannual intake
What You Will Learn
- Oil and gas contract types (service contracts, procurement, drilling)
- Iraqi petroleum regulatory framework and Ministry of Oil procedures
- Environmental compliance in upstream operations
- Employment law for a major multinational employer in Iraq
- International energy company legal operations
Responsibilities
Oil & Gas Legal Internship — BP Iraq, Basra
BP Iraq's Rumaila Operating Organisation offers a 3-month paid internship for Iraqi law graduates interested in energy law. Interns rotate through the legal department's sections covering contracts, regulatory affairs, employment, and environmental compliance.
Duration & Compensation
Duration: 3 months
Compensation: Paid internship with competitive stipend and BP campus accommodation
Start Date: Biannual intake
What You Will Learn
- Oil and gas contract types (service contracts, procurement, drilling)
- Iraqi petroleum regulatory framework and Ministry of Oil procedures
- Environmental compliance in upstream operations
- Employment law for a major multinational employer in Iraq
- International energy company legal operations
Requirements
- Recent LLB graduate from an accredited Iraqi university
- Interest in oil and gas law or energy sector legal practice
- Arabic and English language skills
- Willingness to be based in Basra for the duration
- Iraqi nationality or valid work authorization
- Academic background in commercial or natural resources law preferred
Perks & Benefits
Compensation
IQD800,000 - IQD1,200,000/year
Practice Area
Oil and Gas Law
Application Contact
Contact: BP Iraq Legal Department Internship Coordinator
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
