Education:
Higher legal education (Bachelor’s degree / LL.B or Master’s degree / LL.M in Law) obtained from an accredited university in Afghanistan or abroad.
Additional certificates or courses in commercial law, private international law, contract law, oil and gas legislation, or corporate governance are highly desirable.
Work Experience:
At least 3 years of practical legal experience in commercial organizations, international projects, or law firms.
Mandatory experience in legal support of major commercial contracts (energy, construction, subsoil use, infrastructure).
Experience interacting with Afghan governmental authorities (MoMP, MoJ, MoF, etc.) is a significant advantage.
Experience with PSC/PSA, EPC, JOA, or other standard oil and gas contracts is desirable.
Experience working on international projects with foreign partners is an advantage.
Experience representing company interests in negotiations and document coordination with Afghan regulators is an advantage.
Technical Skills:
Expertise in Afghan commercial, mining, tax, labor, and investment legislation.
Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating international contract frameworks (EPC, PSC/PSA, JOA, FIDIC, AIPN).
Personal Qualities:
High professional ethics and strict adherence to confidentiality.
Accuracy, structured thinking, and strong attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships with government authorities and partners.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multicultural team.
Willingness to undertake periodic business travel within Afghanistan and, if required, abroad.
Languages:
Dari and/or Pashto full professional proficiency (written and spoken) mandatory.
English at least Intermediate level (B1–B2), with confident business writing and negotiation skills.
Uzbek, Russian, a significant advantage.