In-depth knowledge of Afghan legislation (commercial, mining, tax, labor, and investment law).
Strong drafting and review skills for contracts, legal opinions, memoranda, and official correspondence in English and Dari/Pashto.
Experience in due diligence, risk analysis, and preparation of compliance reports.
Confident user of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with electronic document management systems is desirable.
Familiarity with Incoterms, FID IC, and AIPN standards is a plus
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) is mandatory.
English at least an intermediate level (B1–B2), with confident business writing and negotiation skills.
Uzbek and Russian are significant advantages.
Interested candidates must submit a resume and a cover letter to the Human Resources Department of ERIELL KAM
The email subject line must be (EK-SLA-12-2025) Applications with any other subject line will not be considered.
Applications that do not include the exact position title and vacancy number (EK-SLA-12-2025) in the email subject line will not be considered
Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted under any circumstances.
ERIELL KAM is a joint Afghan–Uzbek oil and gas company, dedicated to advancing Afghanistan’s hydrocarbons sector through the technical excellence of ERIELL Management (Uzbekistan), the operational leadership of Kam Energy (Afghanistan), and the resource expertise of Uzbekneftegaz (UNG). ERIELL KAM is registered in Afghanistan, functions as a technical contractor, operator, and energy investor focused on exploration, drilling, and engineering. Driven by innovation and national purpose, we develop Afghanistan’s energy potential through sustainable projects that strengthen economic self-reliance