Job Description

Lawyer

Number of Positions: 1

Duration: Service Contract - Upon need

Location: Duhok governorate

Publishing date: 7th Feb 2026

Reporting to: Regional Director

Deadline of submission: 15th Feb 2026

 

About Us

The Lotus Flower is a non-governmental organization which is legally registered in the Federal Government of Baghdad and KRI. The Lotus Flower programs empower vulnerable women, girls and other community members  so that they are safe, have opportunities to learn, the tools to become financially independent and the freedom to lead change. We provide safe social spaces inside refugee & IDP camps and implement projects to help them rebuild their lives and earn a living. We run multiple women’s and children centers for the IDP, refugee and host community in Iraq and have mobile teams in areas where static centers are not feasible.

The Lotus Flower services work to fill resource gaps by providing community-responsive programming which changes over time in response to feedback but revolves around 6 pillars from the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals:

  • Health & Safety (including MHPSS)

  • Education and Livelihoods

  • Peacebuilding & Human Rights

  • Climate Change

We aim to provide a foundation for women, girls, and other needed community members  to rebuild themselves, their families, and their futures. As local implementers, we work at the grassroots level to get right into the heart of communities, listening to local needs and employing local communities to implement the programs. 

Our main fundamental belief is that women and girls are powerful drivers of change, and we provide the support they need to reach their full potential and rebuild their futures. We strive for a world where they are safe from violence, free to access education, and are empowered to participate in their communities to drive social and economic change from within. We are investing in the future of women and girls because they play a vital role in resurrecting and strengthening communities. As local implementers, we work at the grassroots level to get right into the heart of communities. To ensure we meet their needs, we listen to the local community and employ local women to implement the programs.

The Lotus Flower has been widely recognized for its impactful and innovative work in advancing women's rights, economic empowerment, and justice for survivors. In 2021, the organization was honored with the CARE International Partnership Award, a prestigious recognition granted every four years to celebrate the professionalism and commitment of CARE’s global partners. Further affirming its dedication to women’s economic independence, The Lotus Flower received the IValues Award from the Friedrich Naumann Foundation under the “Economy and Jobs” category for the success and significance of its Women’s Business Incubation project. The organization also gained international acclaim through the PILnet Global Partnership Award for its groundbreaking initiative “Accountability for Yazidi Survivors of Atrocities by Da’esh,” which was recognized as one of the best cross-sectoral pro bono legal collaborations worldwide. Additionally, The Lotus Flower was a proud recipient of the UNHCR Innovation Award in 2022, further highlighting its commitment to delivering creative, impactful solutions for vulnerable communities.

 

Job overview:

The Lawyer will provide comprehensive legal support and guidance to the organization to ensure full compliance with Iraqi Federal and Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) laws, regulations, and policies. The position is responsible for managing legal risks, supporting organizational governance, and protecting the organization’s legal interests in all operational matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide ongoing legal consultancy on internal practices, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with Iraqi Federal and Kurdistan Regional laws and other applicable regulations.

  • Review, draft, update, and standardize internal policies, manuals, contracts, and legal documents.

  • Advise management and HR on employee relations matters, including recruitment, contracts, performance management, disciplinary actions, grievances, termination, and dispute resolution.

  • Ensure organizational practices comply with labor law, tax law, social security regulations, NGO laws, and government directives.

  • Represent the organization before courts, labor courts, government authorities, ministries, and other official institutions when required.

  • Prepare, review, and submit legal filings, pleadings, agreements, and official correspondence on behalf of the organization.

  • Provide legal support during inspections, audits, investigations, and compliance reviews conducted by regulatory and labor authorities.

  • Conduct legal risk assessments and recommend preventive and corrective measures to minimize legal exposure.

  • Support the organization in compliance, governance, and ethical standards, including donor and partner requirements.

  • Provide legal guidance on contracts, memorandums of understanding (MoUs), partnership agreements, and service agreements.

  • Review procurement, leasing, and service contracts to ensure legal protection and risk mitigation.

  • Monitor changes in laws and regulations and advise management on their impact on organizational operations.

  • Support registration, licensing, renewal, and reporting requirements with relevant authorities.

  • Assist in developing internal complaint mechanisms and whistleblowing policies.

  • Provide training and awareness sessions to staff on legal compliance, labor law, and organizational policies.

  • Maintain proper documentation and filing systems for legal records and case files.

  • Ensure confidentiality and ethical standards in all legal matters.

  • Provide ad-hoc legal advice on other matters related to Iraqi law as required by the organization.

  • Perform other tasks assigned to him/her by the direct supervisor.

 

Qualifications & Preferred Skills 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university.

  • Licensed to practice law in Iraq and/or Kurdistan Region.

  • Minimum of [5] years of relevant professional experience (preferably with NGOs or international organizations).

  • Strong knowledge of Iraqi Federal and KRG laws, especially labor and NGO regulations.

  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

  • Fluency in Arabic and Kurdish; English proficiency is an advantage.

  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Core Competencies:

  • Commitment to humanitarian values and safeguarding principles.

  • Team player with strong facilitation .

  • Ability to work under supervision and meet deadlines.

  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing The Lotus Flower needs.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

  • Please send your updated CV and cover letter to careers@thelotusflower.org  while mentioning “Lawyer“ as the subject of your email.

  • CVs and cover letters that are in the form of pictures, and screen-shots will not be accepted.

  • CVs that do not include the subject line will not be considered.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • Applications past the expiration date of the advertisement will not be considered.