The National Bank of Iraq (NBI) was founded in 1995 as a publicly traded, private sector company, offering comprehensive banking services to individuals and businesses in Iraq. As a result of NBI’s success and to fuel future growth, its capital was increased from the initial IQD 400 million to IQD 250 billion (USD 215 million) in December 2013. 

In 2005, Capital Bank Jordan acquired majority shares (61.85%) in NBI, allowing NBI to evolve its business offerings, strengthen its global footprint and promote financial inclusion across the country. 

With its extensive network of correspondent banks, Capital Bank stands as NBI’s gateway to world economies, facilitating internal and external remittances, granting lines of credit, as well as offering trade finance services. 

NBI operates a modern core banking system to support its growth and customer services. Capital Bank and its subsidiaries audit all accounts through Ernst and Young, and report financials in accordance with International Accounting Standards. 

NBI has earned a BB rating by Capital Intelligence, the international credit rating agency. It further received a ‘Good’ rating by the Central Bank of Iraq.

Today, NBI has more than 38 branches in all major cities in Iraq, and a branch in KSA. 

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the National Bank of Iraq in filed lawsuits and in all legal matters requiring an authorized representative, in accordance with the approved authorities and regulations.
• Negotiate with individuals or relevant entities involved in legal cases and lawsuits to reach mutually beneficial settlements, in the presence of the Administrative Officer.
• Follow up on cases related to the Bank’s customers before civil courts, judicial and quasi-judicial committees, negotiate with customers, and seek acceptable solutions regarding granted credit facilities, in coordination with the Administrative Officer.
• Review and analyze legal information and documentation related to various cases and examine all relevant records and documents in order to provide appropriate legal advice.
• Maintain and update all legal records, files, and data related to lawsuits and legal cases in accordance with applicable procedures and instructions, ensuring that records reflect the latest developments and case outcomes.
• Ensure strict confidentiality of all legal cases and refrain from disclosing any details, documents, or submitted pleadings to unauthorized parties.
• Review lease agreements related to the Bank from a legal perspective, document them, and complete notarization/authentication procedures when required by the Bank.
• Review and verify penalty clauses and legal conditions in contracts related exclusively to the Bank’s lease agreements.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the direct supervisor.
• Attend all hearings before civil and criminal courts as scheduled and ensure that postponements are not requested without obtaining prior approval from the Legal Department Management.
• File appeals and cassation petitions against judgments and decisions related to assigned cases while observing all statutory deadlines stipulated under the Civil Procedure Law, Real Estate Registration Law, and Enforcement Law.
• Safeguard lawyers’ stamps, ensure payment and endorsement of legal fees on all submitted applications, and wear the approved legal robe before all courts, except during proceedings before Investigation Courts, Misdemeanor Courts, and Criminal Courts, where attendance is in the capacity of complainant or legal representative.
• Follow up on enforcement procedures against defaulting customers and ensure that such procedures are not suspended except upon a decision and approval from the Legal Department Management and the Bank.

Bachelor's Degree in Law

1–3 years of experience in a similar role.