• Leading provider of comprehensive employment-related legal services in Iraq for INGOs, foreign investors, and expatriates.
• Expert facilitation of staff settlement in Iraq, offering peace of mind to clients.
• Insightful, practical advice across the complexities of Iraqi employment law to ensure compliance and risk reduction.
• Trusted source for legal guidance in critical employment situations, with strong government relationships for advanced legal insights.
• Full-service employment law offerings including recruitment strategies, policy drafting, and corporate support.
• Customized legal expertise for corporates and individuals, integrating practical business insights.
• Comprehensive support through all employment stages, focusing on negotiation and readiness for decisive action.
• Services cover compliance with retirement and social security laws, employee contribution management, and work permit processing.
• Deep understanding of relevant legal frameworks including the Labour Law, Retirement and Social Security Law, Civil Code, and Penal Code.
• Commitment to ensuring clients navigate Iraq’s employment legal landscape confidently and compliantly.

Osama Tuma for Legal Services and Advisory is a leader in offering comprehensive employment-related legal services in Iraq. Our expertise serves a wide range of clients including INGOs, foreign investors, expatriate contractors, and various international entities and individuals. We excel in facilitating the smooth settlement of staff in Iraq, providing our clients with invaluable peace of mind.

Employment Law in Iraq

In the dynamic and complex landscape of Iraqi employment law, our specialized employment team provides insightful, practical advice. We assist employers with the intricate legalities of employment law across Iraq, ensuring compliance and reducing risks.

Trusted Advice for High-Stakes Situations

Renowned for dependable legal advice in critical employment situations, we offer clear, effective, and practical guidance. Our established relationships with government bodies afford us advanced insights into legal developments, keeping our clients well-informed and proactive.

Comprehensive Employment Law Services

Catering to clients ranging from multinational organizations to large family businesses and government entities, our full-service offering encompasses all aspects of employment law. Our one-stop solution approach eliminates the need for multiple legal advisors. Our expertise includes proactive strategies across our jurisdictions.

Our Full-Service Employment Practice Offering Includes:

• Recruitment and Dismissal strategies.
• Drafting Policies, Procedures, and Documentation.
• Structuring Bonus and Incentive Schemes.
• Corporate Support including Due Diligence.
• Advising on Business Reorganization.
• Handling Disciplinary, Grievance, and Performance issues.
• Mediation and Litigation support.
• Ensuring Regulatory Compliance.
• Providing In-House Training.
• Risk Management.
• Conducting Workplace Investigations and Audits.
• Negotiating Settlements and Severance Agreements.

Employment Services for Corporates and Individuals

For corporates, we integrate legal expertise with practical business insight, customized to each industry and corporate culture. For individuals, we assist with employment contract negotiations, ensuring clarity of rights and effective dispute resolution.

Support Through Every Stage of Employment

We provide comprehensive support throughout all employment stages, focusing on team activities, restrictive covenants, confidentiality, and potential injunction proceedings. Our approach emphasizes negotiation for efficient resolutions while being ready for decisive action when needed.

How We Can Help in Iraq

In Iraq, our services include:

• Compliance with retirement and social security laws.
• Employee contribution management.
• Business identity issuance for company employees.
• Regulation of project patentability.
• Coverage of project contracts and labour contributions.
• End-of-service procedures.
• Payroll management for outgoing staff.