As a representative of a group of foreign embassies and international organizations inside and outside Syria, the office registers international organizations wishing to begin international work in Syria with the official authorities and completes the necessary approvals.
Additional services are provided through:
- Providing legal advice on social security and income tax matters, as well as legal advice on financial regulations relevant to the work of international non-governmental organizations.
- Reviewing general agreements to gain an understanding of the legal context and provide necessary guidance. Contract templates, as well as samples of current or previous contracts for staff and external service providers, are also available, and recommendations are made to enhance them to better reflect the requirements of the headquarters and host country legislation.
- Providing guidance in preparing updated drafts of the internal bylaws of Terre des Hommes in Syria.
- Providing advice to ensure compliance with state regulations to avoid any penalties.
- Supporting issues related to visas, entry permits, work permits, and residency permits for all staff, including expatriates, as needed.
- Providing legal advice on all matters involving disputes that may arise from time to time.
- Performing legal duties, such as court cases.
- Advise appropriate parties regarding inclusion in a lease renewal in Damascus near the Embassy.
- Advise on the reasonable amount of time under the current lease to remove our property and equipment.
- Advise on the current status of claims against a property owned in Syria and options for selling or leasing the property.
- Advice on terminating a lease in Damascus.
- Review the proposed new lease in Damascus for the Embassy.
- Advice on terminating a private residence lease.
- Provide written legal advice on contract review, local laws, nonprofit registration, and compliance.
- Provide written legal opinions upon IMC's request.
- Prepare and review contracts, agreements, and correspondence (in Arabic and English).
- Ensure the enforcement of settlement agreements.
- Represent IMC in lawsuits, administrative bodies, and courts.
- Draft memoranda, prepare settlements, and confirm withdrawals.
- Provide power of attorney to government agencies and ensure their verification.
- Representing IMC as an attorney at meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
- Preparing and reviewing employment contracts and internal regulations.
- Providing advice on compliance with Syrian Labor Law and related regulations.
- Reviewing and approving the National Personnel Policy Manual and other human resources policies.
- Providing advice on payroll, monthly and annual tax calculations, and social security obligations.
- Facilitating visa and residency procedures for international staff.
- Obtaining necessary approvals and maintaining coordination with government agencies.
- Representing IMC in property lease registrations and rental disputes.
- Providing legal advice on real estate, landlord/tenant, customs, tax, and investment laws.
- Conducting interviews with individuals to assess labor, criminal, detention, protection, and traffic issues.
- Following up on individual legal cases as needed.
- Participating in awareness-raising sessions with IMC staff and local communities.
- Providing emergency presence and weekend support.
- Conducting compliance checks and providing customized legal services upon request.