Education:
Higher legal education (Bachelor / LL.B or Master / LL.M) in Law, obtained from an accredited university in Afghanistan or abroad.
Additional certificates/courses in commercial law, international private law, contract law, oil and gas legislation or corporate governance are welcome
Work Experience:
At least 3 years of practical legal experience in commercial organizations, international projects or law firms.
Key Personal & Technical Skills
• Deep knowledge of Afghan legislation (commercial, mining, tax, labor, investment).
• Confident drafting and analysis of contracts, legal opinions memorandums, official letters in English and Dari/Pashto.
• Skills in due diligence, risk analysis and preparation of compliance reports.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), preferably with electronic document management systems.
• Experience with Incoterms, FIDIC, AIPN is a plus.
Personal Qualities:
• High professional ethics and confidentiality compliance.
• Accuracy, systematic approach, attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to build relationships with government bodies and partners.
• Ability to work independently and in a multicultural team.
• Willingness to travel periodically within Afghanistan and, if necessary, abroad.
Languages:
• Dari and/or Pashto fluent (spoken and written) mandatory.
• English at least Intermediate (B1–B2), confident business writing and negotiations.
• Russian language will be a significant advantage.