Corporate Associate — Iraq Practice
Position Overview
Job Description
Corporate Associate — Al-Tamimi & Company, Baghdad
Al-Tamimi & Company's Baghdad office is seeking a Corporate Associate to join its expanding Iraq practice. This role involves advising on corporate structuring, foreign direct investment, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures across federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise clients on company formation and corporate governance under Iraq's Company Law No. 21 of 1997
- Conduct due diligence for M&A transactions and investment projects
- Draft shareholder agreements, joint venture contracts, and commercial agreements
- Advise on Iraq's National Investment Commission regulatory framework and Investment Law No. 13 of 2006
- Support banking and finance transactions including project finance for infrastructure
- Coordinate with Iraqi government agencies on licensing and registration
- Work with the firm's regional offices on cross-border Middle East transactions
Why Al-Tamimi Baghdad
As the largest law firm in the Middle East, Al-Tamimi offers unmatched deal flow in Iraq. The Baghdad office handles landmark transactions for energy companies, banks, and sovereign investors.
Responsibilities
Corporate Associate — Al-Tamimi & Company, Baghdad
Al-Tamimi & Company's Baghdad office is seeking a Corporate Associate to join its expanding Iraq practice. This role involves advising on corporate structuring, foreign direct investment, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures across federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise clients on company formation and corporate governance under Iraq's Company Law No. 21 of 1997
- Conduct due diligence for M&A transactions and investment projects
- Draft shareholder agreements, joint venture contracts, and commercial agreements
- Advise on Iraq's National Investment Commission regulatory framework and Investment Law No. 13 of 2006
- Support banking and finance transactions including project finance for infrastructure
- Coordinate with Iraqi government agencies on licensing and registration
- Work with the firm's regional offices on cross-border Middle East transactions
Why Al-Tamimi Baghdad
As the largest law firm in the Middle East, Al-Tamimi offers unmatched deal flow in Iraq. The Baghdad office handles landmark transactions for energy companies, banks, and sovereign investors.
Requirements
- Admitted to the Iraqi Bar Association or qualified in a GCC/common law jurisdiction
- 3-6 years of corporate/commercial law experience, preferably with Iraq or Middle East exposure
- Strong knowledge of Iraqi Company Law, Investment Law, and commercial regulations
- Excellent drafting skills in Arabic and English
- Experience with cross-border transactions involving Iraq, Gulf states, or emerging markets
- LLB from an accredited Iraqi law faculty (University of Baghdad, Al-Nahrain, or equivalent) or LLM from an international institution
Perks & Benefits
Compensation
IQD4,000,000 - IQD7,000,000/year
Practice Area
Corporate Law
Position
Mid
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: Al-Tamimi & Company Iraq Hiring Team
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
