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Lawyer - Legal Counselling for Start-Ups

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Oct 19, 2026

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Legal Officer · Fallujah

AVSI Foundation is hiring a part-time Lawyer in Fallujah to deliver legal guidance and registration support to 75 small start-up beneficiaries over a 7-month project. The role requires a licensed lawyer with a law degree and at least 3 years of experience in business law and legal counseling.

About the job

The project aims to support the creation and development of small start-ups across three areas of implementation: Falluja, Sumel, and Sinuni. As part of this support, legal assistance is required to ensure that businesses are able to be registered, in compliance with local regulations, and equipped to operate sustainably.

The Lawyers will provide legal guidance and counseling to the supported beneficiaries, ensuring that start-ups are legally established and operate in compliance with Iraqi laws and regulations as well as ensuring other law-related topics are clear for the new business owners.

Position: Lawyer services in Falluja (Anbar)

The duration will be defined based on project timeline and workload, including: Counseling sessions, Registration support, Reporting and documentation. The duration required for conducting such work is a timeframe of 7 months part-time.

The Lawyers will report to the Project Manager and coordinate closely with: Technical team, Field staff, Admin and Logistics Staff.

Responsibilities

  • Under the supervision of the Project Manager and project staff, the Lawyers will:
  • Provide legal advisory services to AVSI to understand the type of business registrations available in the targeted areas for small start-ups with a low budget
  • Support beneficiaries in business registration and legal compliance
  • Deliver legal counseling sessions to project participants as instructed by the Project Manager
  • Carry out coordination and meetings with governmental entities/public offices to facilitate legal processes for the beneficiaries and ensure that legal process are carried out properly
  • Maintain proper documentation and reporting of services provided as instructed by the Project Manager
  • Advise AVSI on appropriate legal frameworks and registration pathways for small start-ups
  • Identify the simplest, fastest, and most cost-effective registration options
  • Ensure that registration costs do not exceed the project’s available budget for each start-up
  • Provide step-by-step guidance and support on: Required documentation, Registration procedures, Relevant authorities and institutions
  • Provide at least 2 counseling sessions per beneficiary for: 75 beneficiaries in Falluja
  • Counseling Topics (to include, but not limited to): Business registration procedures and legal forms (sole proprietorship, partnerships, etc.), Licensing and permits requirements, Tax obligations and basic financial compliance, Contract drafting and review (suppliers, clients, employees), Labor law basics and employee rights/obligations, Intellectual property basics (branding, trademarks if applicable), Dispute resolution mechanisms, Risk management and legal liabilities, Business closure procedures (if needed), Compliance with local regulations and municipal requirements
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of all legal counseling sessions, including: Beneficiary details, Date and location of sessions, Topics covered, Key issues raised and advice provided
  • Ensure data is accurate, updated, and shared regularly with the project team
  • Submit regular progress reports (templates provided by the Project Manager) on a weekly basis including: Number of sessions conducted, Key legal challenges faced by beneficiaries, Recommendations for program improvement
  • Provide a final report summarizing: Achievements, Common legal gaps, Lessons learned and recommendations
  • Develop simple legal guidance materials (handouts or FAQs) for beneficiaries
  • Deliver group awareness sessions on key legal topics (if required)
  • Coordinate with trainers to align legal guidance with entrepreneurship training content
  • Provide on-call support for urgent legal inquiries during the project duration
  • Flag any protection or legal risks affecting beneficiaries to the NGO

Requirements

  • Law degree from a recognized university
  • Licensed to practice law in Iraq
  • Minimum 3–5 years of relevant professional experience
  • Experience in: Business law and registration procedures, Legal counseling for SMEs or entrepreneurs
  • Previous experience with NGOs or development projects is an asset
  • Strong knowledge of Iraqi legal and administrative systems
  • Strong communication and counseling skills
  • Ability to explain legal concepts in simple terms
  • High level of organization and documentation skills
  • Integrity and confidentiality
  • Problem-solving and client-oriented approach

Skills

  • Business law
  • Legal counseling
  • Business registration
  • Contract drafting

Details

Profession
Legal Officer
Category
Legal
Openings
Several people
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
3+ years
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