Assistant Legal Counsel

About the role

The Assistant Legal Counsel will provide legal representation, assistance, counseling and support to all Sardar Group companies, handling a wide range of civil, labor, criminal and regulatory matters.

Key responsibilities

• Follow up on civil and labor cases, represent the group in lawsuits, attend hearings and submit legal briefs.
• Monitor court decisions (first instance, appeal, cassation) and prepare periodic case status reports for management.
• Handle criminal investigations, visit courts and investigative authorities, and report on investigation and trial stages.
• Provide legal advice to group companies as needed.
• Assist in establishing new companies or branches in the Kurdistan Region, preparing required documents for ministries and directorates.
• Support matters related to tradenames, trademarks, and company registrations.
• Offer legal support to foreign employees for driver’s licenses and other documents.
• Archive official correspondence, letters and documents professionally.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in law.
• Experience providing legal representation, assistance and counseling, especially with government directorates.