Legal Specialist

CTG overview    
CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good! But do you know who we are? And what do we do?

We provide tailored Human Resources and Staffing Solutions that support critical global initiatives across Humanitarian and Development sectors, and are now strategically foraying into new industries, including Construction, Energy, and IT, with a focus on high-risk regions.

Here’s a list of services we offer:
Staffing solutions and HR management services
Monitoring and evaluation
Fleet management and logistics
Facilities management
Sustainability and Communications Advisory
Election monitoring and observation
IT professional services
Medical assistance

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more.

Role Purpose

The Legal Specialist will provide critical support in ensuring legal compliance, managing contracts, and mitigating risks across CTG’s multinational operations. This role demands a detail-oriented professional with expertise in corporate law, contract negotiation, and regulatory frameworks, particularly in high-risk jurisdictions. This role will be on a part-time basis, the exact schedule to be agreed upon at a later date.

The Legal Specialist will provide critical support to the Senior Legal Counsel in ensuring legal compliance, managing contracts, and mitigating risks across CTG’s multinational operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Legal Compliance & Research

Conduct legal research on employment, corporate, and data protection laws in all operational countries.

Monitor and ensure compliance with local and international regulations, maintaining a centralised tracking system.

Support entity registrations and legal setups in new jurisdictions.

2. Contract Drafting & Negotiation

Draft, review, and finalise commercial agreements (NDAs, service contracts, MoUs, employment agreements, etc.).

Assist in client contract negotiations, identifying risks and advising senior leadership.

Review RFPs and tender documents for legal exposure.

3. Corporate Governance & Risk Management

Support with matters relating to intellectual property, data privacy, and supplier due diligence.

Ensure timely renewal of leases, vendor contracts, and compliance filings.

Support dispute resolution and liaise with external counsel where required.

4. Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with Finance, HR, and Operations teams on legal matters.

Maintain organised document management systems for legal records.

Project reporting    
This role reports to the Senior Legal Counsel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law (Company Law focus preferred).

Solicitor/Bar certification (or equivalent) is a plus.

Professional Experience

3-5 years in corporate/commercial law, preferably with a multinational organization.

Experience in fragile or conflict-affected states (advantage).

Languages

Fluent English (mandatory).

Arabic (asset).

The ideal candidate will:

Work independently with minimal supervision.

Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrate strong analytical and research skills.

Uphold confidentiality and discretion.

Be proficient in MS Office and legal document systems.

Team management
Not Applicable

Why Join CTG?

Opportunity to work on high-impact global projects.

Potential for career growth (full-time conversion).

Collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Please note that this is a part time role, with the possibility of a full time role in the future.