Environmental Compliance Lawyer
501-1000 employees
0 Applicants · 22 Views
· Posted 31 days ago
Position Overview
Location:
Basra, Iraq 
Compensation:
IQD5,000,000 - IQD8,500,000/year
Position:
Mid
Type:
Job
Practice Area:
Environmental Law
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
Jun 18, 2026
Job Description
Environmental Compliance Lawyer — BP Iraq, Basra
BP Iraq seeks an Environmental Compliance Lawyer to advise on environmental law, HSE regulatory matters, and climate-related legal risks for the Rumaila oil field operations in southern Iraq.
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Key Responsibilities
- Advise on compliance with Iraq's Environmental Protection Law No. 27 of 2009
- Manage environmental impact assessment legal requirements for expansion projects
- Handle environmental incident response and regulatory reporting
- Advise on flaring reduction commitments and associated regulatory framework
- Support community grievance mechanisms and environmental complaint resolution
- Monitor emerging environmental legislation including climate-related regulations
- Coordinate with Iraq's Ministry of Environment on permitting and compliance
Requirements
- Law degree with environmental law specialization or relevant experience
- 3-6 years of environmental law or HSE legal experience, preferably in the oil and gas sector
- Knowledge of Iraqi environmental legislation and Ministry of Environment procedures
- Understanding of international environmental standards (IFC Performance Standards, World Bank EHS Guidelines)
- Arabic and English language skills
- Willingness to be based in Basra with field visits to operational areas
Compensation
IQD5,000,000 - IQD8,500,000/year
Practice Area
Position
Mid
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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