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Maritime & International Trade Lawyer
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Position Overview
Location:
Basra, Iraq 
Compensation:
IQD3,500,000 - IQD6,000,000/year
Position:
Mid
Type:
Job
Practice Area:
Maritime Law
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
Jun 18, 2026
Job Description
Maritime & International Trade Lawyer — Basra International Law Office
Basra International Law Office is seeking a Maritime & International Trade Lawyer to handle shipping disputes, port operations legal matters, and cross-border trade issues arising from Iraq's busiest port complex at Umm Qasr and the Khor Al-Zubair industrial area.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise shipping companies, port operators, and logistics firms on Iraqi maritime law
- Handle cargo disputes, bills of lading claims, and charter party disputes
- Draft and review international sale contracts, letters of credit, and trade finance documentation
- Represent clients in customs disputes before Iraqi customs authorities
- Advise on sanctions compliance for international trade through Iraqi ports
- Handle insurance claims and marine insurance disputes
- Support clients with Iraqi import/export licensing and regulatory compliance
Responsibilities
Maritime & International Trade Lawyer — Basra International Law Office
Basra International Law Office is seeking a Maritime & International Trade Lawyer to handle shipping disputes, port operations legal matters, and cross-border trade issues arising from Iraq's busiest port complex at Umm Qasr and the Khor Al-Zubair industrial area.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise shipping companies, port operators, and logistics firms on Iraqi maritime law
- Handle cargo disputes, bills of lading claims, and charter party disputes
- Draft and review international sale contracts, letters of credit, and trade finance documentation
- Represent clients in customs disputes before Iraqi customs authorities
- Advise on sanctions compliance for international trade through Iraqi ports
- Handle insurance claims and marine insurance disputes
- Support clients with Iraqi import/export licensing and regulatory compliance
Requirements
- Admitted to the Iraqi Bar Association
- 3-6 years of experience in maritime law, international trade, or shipping
- Knowledge of Iraqi maritime regulations and customs law
- Experience with international trade documentation (L/Cs, bills of lading, etc.)
- Fluent in Arabic and English
- Familiarity with Umm Qasr port operations is an advantage
- Understanding of sanctions regimes affecting Iraqi trade
Perks & Benefits
Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning
Compensation
IQD3,500,000 - IQD6,000,000/year
Practice Area
Maritime Law
Position
Mid
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: Basra International Law Office Hiring Team
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
